Toxo Bread

James Beard's Rye Bread

I have a horrible habit when I bake. What inevitably happens is, I come across a recipe, become very excited about it, and then proceed to make the item but almost never follow the instructions or use the exact ingredients (or amounts) as stated. I’m not talking about “adding more flour as needed depending on the humidity of the kitchen,” but adjusting proportions and sometimes even substituting ingredients. It’s not intentional, really, but what happens as I’m happily baking away. Is it just me, or is this a common thing among cooks and bakers?

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