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For some people, weekends come with the sign of going out. For others, they look after flour-dusted countertops and knead the fluffy dough. Baking for many is a kind of therapy, a way of slowing down, where you measure, mix, wait, and celebrate something simple changing into something comforting and delightful. There is no rush, no noise, just the quiet joy of working with your hands while the world outside keeps going.
The warmth of the oven, the fragrance of freshly baked bread, and that feeling when you slice it with your hands - these tiny moments feel curing. It is not just about the final result, but about the essential pause from the daily chores. When you bake on a slow, lazy weekend, you are not just baking; you are creating a batch of happiness and joy that calms you quietly.
Classic Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
Soft and extremely aromatic, this bread is all about the satisfaction of tearing off warm, garlicky slices from a whole loaf. Knead a simple yeasted dough and stuff it with garlic butter, seasonings, and some cheese between the layers of bread. It is less about perfection and more about a little time, as it involves steps right from shaping, piling, and brushing. Pair it with any soup or pasta, and it instantly turns a lazy weekend into a small party.
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Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf
This is the kind of bread that makes the weekdays much easier and sorted. Whole wheat dough, a bit of honey, oil, and warm water, when blended, comes out as a sliceable loaf. You knead the dough, let it rise, shape it, and then bake it. The result is a soft loaf with a bit of a nutty taste, perfect for grilled sandwiches or for toast. There is a satisfaction in cutting the loaf into thin slices, knowing that breakfast for the week is sorted.
Multigrain Seeded Loaf
It is a hug in bread form to your body and mind. A multigrain-seeded loaf blends atta or whole wheat flour with oats, ragi or millet flour, and a mix of seeds such as sunflower, flax, and sesame. The result is a hearty loaf with a little nutty taste. It’s not difficult to make; simply mix, knead, bake, and let the dough do the rest of its work while you chill. Toast a slice with butter, cheese, or hummus, and you get a healthy, feel-good companion for your lazy weekend.
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Masala Pav-Style Dinner Rolls
Imagine having soft dinner rolls with a desi twist. All you need to do is knead a basic milk bread dough and mix in it finely chopped coriander, green chillies, some garlic, and pav bhaji spice mix. Once it is baked, the rolls turn fluffy from the inside with a gently flavoured, buttery crust. Pull them apart and enjoy with butter or soup. The process of shaping each small roll and placing them in the baking tin feels relaxing and calming.
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