My First Coupon Adventure!

As you might guess I live for a good bargain. For this reason I have always held people who coupon and get loads of groceries for cheap in high respect (as long as I'm not behind them in line at Kroger).  I'm not talking about the people on shows buying loads of worthless junk because it's a penny, but mom's trying to cut down on their grocery bill. 

This week I was reading a blog call Passionate Penny Pincher and she inspired me to give it a try.  So I set off to Kroger early this morning (so not to be super annoying when it's busy) with my coupons in hand to give it a try!  And turns out it wasn't so bad!  Here's my loot.  I only paid $17.75 and saved $28.89. 

I will definitely be doing this again when I have the time.  Honestly, it did take some time but, I can see how once you get polished at it it won't take much more time at all if you already look at the weekly ads to make a list like I do.  

Sourdough #3

After your dough has risen overnight is time to turn it out again.  So again dust your counter with bread flour and knead the dough again for a couple minutes.  Then divide your dough into two even leaves and place in two large greased loaf pans.  I like big loaves so I do two but you could do the small loaves too.

Let the dough rise in the list pans for about 8hrs in a warm place.  Then pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30mins.  Then enjoy some yummy bread!

Sourdough #2

After your fed starter has set for about 10-12hrs it's now time to mix up the dough.  Combine the following ingredients into your mixer...
1. 1&1/4 cup of starter mixed well
2. 1&1/4 cup of warm water
3. 1/2 cup of oil
4. 1 tablespoon salt
5. 1/4 cup sugar

Using the dough hook attachment on your mixer, gradually mix in 6 cups of bread flour. I do this over about 15 mins starting with about three cups and then mixing in another cup every 5 mins. 

After you have finished mixing all the flour in, dust a layer of flour on your counter and turn the dough out on the counter a few times until it's not sticky anymore.  Clean out your mixing bowl,oil it up, and place your dough in. Turn it over so both sides are greased up.  Place your dough in a warm place to let it rise about 8-10hrs or overnight.  Again I put mine in the microwave with the light on to keep it warm.