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Grant Lach
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BS Astronomy and Astrophysics ✨ | MSc Astrobiology and Planetary Science 👽 | Figuring out what’s next…
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Used these Bolillos for breakfast sandwiches and French bread pizzas! Definitely super tasty! Thanks @kingarthurbaking.bsky.social for the great recipe in The Big Book of Bread! #breadsky #homebaker
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Made this sourdough sandwich loaf from the big book of bread by @kingarthurbaking.bsky.social

It was super tasty and is already gone 😆
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Been making a ton of baguettes - need to work on how evenly I split the dough, but the taste and texture are great! #homebaker #breadsky #baguette #sourdough
An overhead view shows three freshly baked baguettes resting side-by-side on a light wooden cutting board. The baguettes have a golden-brown crust with prominent, rustic scores along their length and a light dusting of flour and salt crystals. The cutting board is set on a dark, mottled gray countertop.
October 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Made a chocolate chocolate chip loaf and a garlic and herb loaf! It had been a while and I thought there was a chance it wouldn’t turn out… #sourdough #homebaker #breadsky
A high-angle shot captures two loaves of sourdough bread on a black wire cooling rack, which is placed on a wooden countertop in front of a window. In the foreground, a light-colored garlic and herb loaf with an intricate, leaf-like scoring pattern on its crust is visible. In the background, a dark, round chocolate chip sourdough loaf with a prominent, deep score rests on the same cooling rack. The window behind them looks out onto a sunlit, grassy yard.
September 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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I made pull-apart focaccia rolls and it may be some of the best bread I’ve made to date! Will be getting back to sourdough soon enough 🫡 #bread #baking #castiron #homebaker
A homemade cheese and herb pull-apart bread, baked in a cast iron skillet, is presented on a wooden surface. The individual dough balls have a golden-brown crust, melted cheese, and a generous sprinkling of green herbs. A blue oven mitt with a "KitchenAid" label is placed on the lower left of the frame. A glass baking dish is partially visible in the top left corner
August 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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I think these got over proofed in the fridge - maybe could have done some better preshaping/shaping… one is a sun-dried tomato, basil, and mozzarella sourdough focaccia (which was all I could do to save it) and the other is a cheddar jalapeño sourdough! #homebaker #breadsky #sourdough #practice
A large, oval-shaped cheddar and jalapeño sourdough loaf sits on a silicone baking mat at the bottom of the frame. The loaf has several diagonal scores across its top, with pieces of baked cheese and jalapeño visible on the surface. In the background, on a black wire cooling rack, rests a round, dark-colored focaccia bread with a rustic, bumpy texture, likely a sun-dried tomato, basil, and mozzarella sourdough focaccia. Both are on a wooden table in front of a sunlit window. A close-up, overhead shot of a freshly baked cheddar and jalapeño sourdough loaf resting on a silicone baking mat. The loaf is oval-shaped and has a light brown, floured crust. Several deep, diagonal scores are visible on the surface, with a slice of jalapeño clearly embedded in the top center. Baked cheese and other pieces of jalapeño are visible poking out of the crust. Sunlight casts shadows, highlighting the texture of the bread.
August 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Just a regular sourdough loaf, but I think I might have found my favorite scoring pattern! #homebaker #sourdough #breadsky
A round sourdough loaf with a pale, starch-dusted crust is centered on a black wire cooling rack, viewed from directly overhead. The loaf is adorned with an intricate, artistic scoring pattern. The left half features a design of various sizes of star-like shapes, while the right half has a band of pale, unscreened crust from the expansion score and then a wheat shaft pattern on its outer edge. The cooling rack sits on a wooden table, with a colorful, blurry window curtain visible in the top left corner.
August 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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August 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Made sourdough bagels and a focaccia as backup if they didn’t turn out 😆 I definitely have some thoughts one what to do better next time but they’re still tasty! #homebaker #breadsky #sourdough
A top-down view captures a round, golden-brown focaccia bread, seasoned with rosemary and sea salt, resting in a black cast iron skillet at the bottom of the frame. Above the focaccia, a rectangular blue-rimmed plate with a decorative border holds several sourdough bagels, some plain and some topped with various seeds. In the upper right corner, a small teal vase displays a bouquet of bright yellow Black-Eyed Susan flowers with hints of green clover. All items are arranged on a light wooden table.
August 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Double chocolate sourdough for the morning! It had a great rise and I can’t wait to have a slice!

#breadsky #homebaker #sourdough
A dark brown, round double chocolate sourdough loaf, sprinkled with what looks like salt crystals, sits on a black wire cooling rack. The loaf has several artistic scores on its top, including a longer cut down the center and two leaf-like designs on the right. Sunlight streams in from the right, highlighting the crust and casting a shadow of the cooling rack on the wooden table. In the blurred background, a chair back and a floral patterned curtain are visible. A dark, round double chocolate sourdough loaf with a rustic, heavily scored top rests on a black wire cooling rack, viewed from directly above. The scoring creates a deep cross pattern, revealing a slightly lighter interior of the crust. Specks of what appear to be salt crystals are visible on the surface. The cooling rack is on a wooden table, with sunlight casting shadows on the left side.
August 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Made a marbled loaf of rye sourdough and I’m really happy with how it turned out!!! #homebaker #breadsky
A round loaf of marbled rye and pumpernickel bread sits centered on a black wire cooling rack, viewed from directly above. The top crust is heavily dusted with starch, revealing a rustic baked surface in the center, and a decorative pattern of small, cut-out star shapes around the edges. To the right, part of a rectangular, colorful tray with a floral pattern and what appear to be baked goods is visible on a wooden table. A marbled rye and pumpernickel loaf sliced in half with a visible swirl pattern are propped up on a wooden cutting board. The loaf has a dark, rustic crust, and the interior shows contrasting light and dark brown dough. The cutting board rests on a speckled, light brown countertop, and in the blurred background, a window with a floral patterned curtain is visible.
July 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Tried a new scoring pattern and added some starch for contrast on this rye sourdough! Could clean it up a bit more, but I still think it looks pretty!
A round loaf of artisanal bread, with a light dusting of starch on its crust, sits on a black wire cooling rack. The top of the bread is scored with an intricate pattern resembling two wheat stalks on either side of a curved, darker brown line. The cooling rack is placed on a wooden surface, likely a table, which takes up the bottom and left side of the frame. The image is taken from a slightly overhead perspective.
July 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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I think this may have turned out ok - it smells sooo rich and cozy. Definitely excited to cut into it and potentially make some French toast later 🤩 #homebaker #breadsky #brioche #success
A large, golden-brown braided brioche loaf, still on its parchment paper, sits on a black wire cooling rack in the foreground. Behind it, a smaller loaf of brioche bread is visible in a clear glass loaf pan, also on the cooling rack. Both loaves are positioned on a wooden table near a window. A floral patterned curtain with red and green accents is visible in the background, to the left of the window.
July 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Started an hour late but I’m excited for what the results will be! Also have started 2 sourdough… this is what I get for taking a small baking break 🤦‍♂️
#brioche #sourdough #homebaker #breadsky
A freshly braided brioche loaf, covered loosely with plastic wrap, rests on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. To the right and behind it, a clear rectangular glass dish holds unbaked brioche as dough balls, also covered with plastic wrap. Further back, two mixing bowls are stacked, and a blue lidded container sits beside them. A white ceramic salt and pepper set, shaped like birds, is visible to the left. All items are on a wooden table positioned in front of a window that looks out onto green foliage.
July 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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First non-sourdough bread I’ve made in quite some time! This is one of nearly 2 dozen cinnamon rolls I made that turned out phenomenally! #baking #breadsky #pastry
A homemade, un-iced cinnamon roll sits on a clear glass plate, which rests on a dark countertop. The cinnamon roll, viewed from a slightly elevated angle, is illuminated by natural sunlight, highlighting its golden-brown swirl and soft texture.
July 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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This is the star map from that night! Approximately :)
An image of a star map with the following text labeling stars, constellations, and messier objects in the night sky: Loudonville, Hanover Township, Ashland County, Ohio, 44842, United States - 6/22/2025, 12:30:00 AM Lyra, Vega "M92 M13 Hercules Corona Borealis 1.+ Serpens C Ophiuchus M12 M10 Scutum
July 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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I made a rosemary and thyme “firecracker” (plenty of red pepper flakes) loaf of sourdough bread for the 4th and then topped it with some fresh peaches and honey goat cheese!

Honestly, I’m getting to the point of impressing myself 🤩
A top-down shot shows an oblong loaf of baked bread, heavily crusted with sesame seeds, resting on a black wire cooling rack. The bread has distinct, swirled score marks on its golden-brown surface. The cooling rack is centered on a light olive green table runner decorated with white daisy patterns and trimmed with white lace on both sides. The table runner is placed on a warm-toned wooden surface. A close-up, slightly high-angle shot focuses on a slice of rustic whole-grain bread topped with white, crumbly goat cheese and three overlapping slices of fresh, bright orange peaches. The bread and toppings sit on a white, slightly scalloped plate. In the lower right corner, a blurred portion of a side salad with red cabbage and other vegetables is visible. The background is a vibrant, out-of-focus green lawn, suggesting an outdoor meal.
July 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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New loaf just dropped: blueberry and cinnamon sourdough… definitely a lot going on - but the smell is heavenly! #breadsky #homebaker
A round, golden-brown loaf of blueberry and cinnamon sourdough bread with a crumbled streusel topping rests on a black wire cooling rack. The bread's crust shows visible dark spots of cooked blueberries and dark brown cinnamon swirls. Melted fruit juices and some burnt crumbs are visible around the base of the loaf on the rack. The lighting is strong and warm, coming from the upper left. In the background, a window with multiple panes looks out onto a green, sunlit outdoor scene with blurred foliage. A top-down shot shows a freshly baked, round loaf of blueberry and cinnamon sourdough bread sitting on a black wire cooling rack, which is placed on a light-colored baking sheet. The bread has a golden-brown crust, generously speckled with dark purple blueberries and topped with a substantial amount of dark brown, crumbly streusel. Areas where the blueberries have burst are visible, along with darker pockets of cinnamon. Strong sunlight from the upper left casts a distinct shadow of the cooling rack and bread onto the baking sheet and the wooden surface below. A small section of a white lace-trimmed fabric is visible on the far right.
July 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Today’s loaf was just as good… so it wasn’t just a fluke last time
A high-angle shot captures a round, artisanal loaf of sourdough bread, still warm from the oven, resting on a crumpled sheet of parchment paper over a black wire cooling rack. The bread's crust is a rustic golden-brown with hints of darker, caramelized areas, and it is lightly dusted with flour. On the left side of the loaf, several small, oval-shaped slashes are visible, arranged in a decorative pattern, possibly resembling a leaf or wheat stalk. A natural split, often called an "ear," runs along the right side of the loaf. The scene is illuminated by strong, directional sunlight from the top right, creating highlights and subtle shadows on the bread and parchment paper. In the background, a light-colored, patterned fabric (possibly a table runner) and a dark wooden surface are visible, suggesting a home kitchen setting.
June 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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If I could share this with everyone I would 😋 it turned out to be some of my greatest work yet!
A rectangular loaf of golden-brown sourdough bread, dusted with flour, rests on a black wire cooling rack. The bread features a row of decorative, oval-shaped slashes down its center. Strong, warm sunlight from the top left casts distinct shadows of the cooling rack's wires onto the wooden surface below. To the right, a small portion of a light olive green table runner with white daisy patterns is visible. A close-up shot shows a hand holding up a freshly cut, horizontal cross-section of a loaf of sourdough bread against a plain, light-colored background. The bread's interior, known as the crumb, is visible, displaying an open and irregular cell structure with varying sizes of air pockets, indicating a good rise and fermentation. The crust at the top and bottom edges of the slice is a golden-brown. The hand is that of a person with some arm hair, wearing a black smartwatch on their wrist.
June 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Sleeping under the stars tonight! Anyone know what constellations I’m looking at? #stargazing #camping #nightsky #constellation
A long exposure photo of the night sky with lots of stars, the star Vega can be seen in the top left of the photo as well as the Milky Way faintly across the bottom left. In the bottom right corner the top of a tree can be seen.
June 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Probably my best loaf yet!!! I’m really getting the hang of things here #sourdough #homebaker #breadsky
A beautifully baked, round-shaped loaf of sourdough bread sits on a piece of light brown parchment paper, which rests on a black wire cooling rack. The bread has a golden-brown crust, dusted lightly with flour. On the top surface, decorative cuts on the left resembling a leaf or wheat stalk are visible, along with a larger, natural split (ear) on the right side, revealing a lighter, airy interior. In the background, a window looks out onto a green, sunlit outdoor scene, with some blurred greenery. The overall setting suggests a home dining room environment. A top-down shot shows a round, golden-brown loaf of sourdough bread resting on a crumpled piece of parchment paper, which is centered on a black wire cooling rack. The bread's crust is lightly floured, highlighting decorative leaf-like slashes and a prominent natural 'ear' or split on one side. To the right of the cooling rack, a rectangular, light olive green table runner with white daisy patterns and a white lace trim is visible on a wooden surface. Sunlight streams in from the left, casting a warm glow and some shadows on the bread and table.
June 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Some pretty spontaneous garlic knots for a block party!🤩
June 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Cinnamon babka and a chocolate babka I made (using the sweet yeast dough recipe from Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz)! The cinnamon one kinda deflated, but the chocolate one turned out super well!
May 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Sourdough cinnamon roll bread! I should have sweetened the bread more, but it was a fun and tasty experiment!
May 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM