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    Posted: 13 February 2013 at 21:16
As most of you know, I recently did a massive bread baking primer(http://www.foodsoftheworld.activeboards.net/the-staff-of-life-a-primer-on-baking-bread_topic3089.html). While the readership was certainly there (close to 470 views right now), there was comparatively little feedback.
 
What I don't know is whether or not the information was useful to FotW members. Whether anyone actually baked bread as a result. Whether your bread-baking skills improved. Etc.
 
This is a concern to me because I have other primer subjects in mind. For instance, among others I'd like to do one on fabricating fish and seafood. Obviously, writing these primers takes a lot of time and energy. I don't mind devoting that time if they're doing any good. And that's what I'm trying to find out.
 
So, before proceeding with any new ones, I'd really like to develop a feel for how useful they are to our members. Any inputs y'all can provide will be appreciated.
 
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   Hi Brook!  I know that I gave you little feedback on the primer...but utilize it as a bridge between The Bread Bakers Apprentice and my experiences.  Baking bread is something I don't hesitate to do, on any given day.  But I do have little to add, I'm still too inexperienced on the subject and deep in the learning stage.  There's no being humble about anything either...I'm just not sufficiently at the point where I would give advice on bread making. 

        Your Bread Primer was simply Epic!

  Thank you for sharing, Brook.  Really...you've got so much knowledge and experience (on so many different matters)...thank you for sharing.

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Brook...your bread primer is one of the best written, information laden posts this forum has ever seen. Please don't feel that it's not worthwhile because you aren't getting a huge response on that thread itself.

I for one...try NOT to post on a thread that is written as a primer because I feel it is a distraction from the main intent of the thread...to inform and educate.

If I feel the need to express and opinion I will usually do it in another thread....that's just me, but please don't get discouraged. I have read and thoroughly enjoyed the bread thread.ClapClapClap
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Originally posted by Hoser Hoser wrote:

Brook...your bread primer is one of the best written, information laden posts this forum has ever seen. Please don't feel that it's not worthwhile because you aren't getting a huge response on that thread itself.

I for one...try NOT to post on a thread that is written as a primer because I feel it is a distraction from the main intent of the thread...to inform and educate.

If I feel the need to express and opinion I will usually do it in another thread....that's just me, but please don't get discouraged. I have read and thoroughly enjoyed the bread thread.ClapClapClap


  Great point, Hoser.  I didn't have much to add on the subject...but I do feel the same way.
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Hi, Brook ~
 
Speaking as the board founder, I have to say that it is EXTREMELY valuable as a reference tool for the forum, and is in my opinion a huge asset here. It's another brick in the construction of what I hope will grow be a veritable "Library of Alexandria" for traditional world cuisine, and I am honoured that my little board is benefitting from your vast wealth of knowledge. This is not idle flattery; it is true appreciation for your hard work and experience.
 
Speaking as a member, I've read it three times, and I love it. Alng the lines of what Dave said, I learned when I was a boy that a closed mouth is a sign of open ears, and rather than clutter your primer with "white noise," I chose to let it stand, saving any comment for when I make my own projects.
 
Even more importantly, I think, is that the primer does indeed have legs, even if you're not aware of them. I've already referred a couple of people on other forums to it and they have also expressed great appreciation for it as well. ~ 
 
As for me, I'll be making quite a bit of use for it as I enter the world of bread; I bought a bag of unbleached bread flour to supplement my unbleached all-purpose, and I also have an electric mill/grinder for the farm-fresh, local wheat that is available to me through our awesome member who calls herself as The Farmer's Wife. My youngest son and I were poring through the Breads of the World book last night, and settled on a few to try, but I'll need to get some rye and barley, too, for a couple of the ones I'd like to make.
 
In other words, thanks, Brook! I think I can speak for just about all of us when I say that we're in love with it, and we're also looking forward to anything else you'd like to share.
 
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I feel the same as Hoser and gonefishin' .

I loved your primer, and learned quite a bit from it. I haven't had time to make bread lately, but I will soon and will be referring to your thread often. I would love to see more of your primers, it's truly top-notch work! Thank you for the time and effort put into the bread primer, it hasn't gone unnoticed.
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I gave it everything I had, short of biscuits.
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Though, professionally, I am not usually home during Monday thru Thursday, and thus, do not have much time to embark on baking bread; however, considering the fact that my background roots are from two profoundly steeped in Mediterranean bread eating traditions; without a doubt shall be making use of it, while on time off. In fact, it is probably one of the many reasons, I have not mentioned this prior to today.
 
Furthermore, I rather have a slice of rustic homemade country bread than a slice of cake; I also live in a country where bread has always played a quintessential role as well.
 
Your bread baking primer is exemplary and I wish to say, many thanks for all your labors in writing the feature. It is exemplary.
 
Best regards.
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