Tuesday, February 10

This morning, I will tell you about what I have come to call "The Game of Bread"

For some reason, I haven't mentioned the bakery a block for my apartment. Their sign is at the center of the above picture, taken from my porch.

 I found them the first morning. A man and woman were sitting outside drinking coffee. I asked if they had any bread. they told me  "Eight O'Clock". I wanted to buy a loaf of white bread. This led to a number of return visits. I was able to buy some pan dulce "sweet rolls" one time and a loaf of whole multi grain another, but the baguette purchase eluded me. "One hour" "All gone" "No".

For days I have been in search of white bread. ("How mundane!" I hear you say.) This has lead me to call the whole process "The Game of Bread". They don't have any at the Mercado in the Centro either. Only Rolls

In the process, I have learned that a loaf is a "Forma" the long french shape is a "Baguette" . They do not make Gran baguettes, the 12 in plus baguettes do not qualify.
 as grand.

So, today, I gracefully surrendered and pre-purchased two baguette pan blanco and pre-payed. The bread I prefer is apparently made to order. The bread was "Proofing" when I ordered. Went back in an hour only to be told "45 minutes" Clearly, I don't know all the rules of the "game of bread" yet when it takes three or four visits co complete a transaction.

the victory loaves.