Bread Recipe

[matey]

I dont know if this is the right place to post, but I really, really want to start making my own bread. Everytime I try a recipe, it is hard, or crumbly, or just not good. I am wanting something I can toast for my son in the am and also use for a sandwich. I dont even know where to look. When I talk to people I know they just tell me to get a breadmaker, but I dont want a gadget. I want to just bake bread. Any ideas or recipes for me?

[JessicaS]

I would check out that Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day book from the library There is a second one that focuses on healthy bread

http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/

[matey]

Thanks so much! I just put them both on hold at the library.