Here are some things that they feel readers of That's Food and Drink should try this Real Bread Week.
Test out the theory that baking is a great form of relaxation and mindfulness
Get the whole family, including kids of all ages, involved in making bread
Compare the ingredients in your home-baked loaf to those listed on your shop bought loaf (and see how healthy and cost-effective your home-baking is by comparison)
Try adding grains or swapping in a speciality flour to add new flavours and extra nutritional value to your bread
Pick up a loaf from your local artisan baker and appreciate their expert craftsmanship
Try a new recipe such as this one for a delicious Cotswold Crunch Bloomer http://tinyurl.com/47sr82e9
Join an online baking community such as the Cotswold Flour Baking Club for inspiration, recipes, discounts, competitions and baking support http://tinyurl.com/bdw4nfr5
Real Bread Week is the annual, international celebration of additive-free loaves and the people who make them. Real bread is bread made using just the four key ingredients of flour, water, yeast and salt. This is a great opportunity to celebrate these perfectly natural ingredients, the fantastic bread that can be made using them and the artisans and home bakers creating amazing loaves all over the country.
Matthews Cotswold Flour is a family business that has been trading grain and milling flour in the heart of the Cotswolds since the 1800s. Matthews Cotswold Flour is committed to supporting regenerative food sources, developing an unparalleled range of top quality, award-winning, products and inspiring, educating and partnering with the nation's artisan and home bakers. For more information and inspiration, visit www.cotswoldflour.com or follow @CotswoldFlour on Instagram or Facebook.