“Tell me about a bread that is meaningful to you.”

This is the way I begin every retreat at Bake & Pray, the program I facilitate for churches, colleges, and leadership teams to teach the making of bread as a spiritual practice.

Without fail, this question elicits stories about family members, friends, or local bakers who had nourished our retreat participants at a significant moment in their lives. I watch as those gathered close their eyes and invoke the scent and taste of their chosen bread, feeling the warmth of a loved one’s presence.

Discover the messy beauty of rolling up your sleeves and making bread – recipe included!