I haven't tried them yet, but your last 3 blogs where just wonderful. They all had great recipes, directions and hints. I printed them all out till I'm ready to try them. Irish Soda Bread Muffins, Hot Cross Buns and Brioche. I have never made any of them but with your pictures and directions, I believe I can make them all. I never had anyone teach me untill now and I sure do wish there was a way I could reach through my monitor and get to know what a "healthy" ball of dough feels like, not only for the brioche but also for the different breads and yeast recipes. Thanks so much, Kathleen. My best description of what a soft/springy, well-kneaded hunk of dough is that when you poke it, it feels like a baby's bottom, kind of soft, yet firm/elastic. Wish I could reach through the monitor, too, and hand you a piece of dough! I'm blogging on our Baking Education Center in a few weeks - maybe you'll end up coming here sometime, and we can ALL show you! Cheers - PJH

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