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i forgot to post my Ostara altar! this is the first time i fully decorated my altar and iβm kinda proud of it π₯Ί
Ostara π
π Also known as the spring equinox
π Takes place around March 21st, but the exact date varies each year. It is the midway point between the winter and summer solstices
π Herbs: mint, jasmine
π Flowers: daffodil, lily, tulip, violet, lilac
π Trees: willow, pine, olive, elder
π Animals: chick, hare, robin, lamb, butterfly
π Foods: eggs, chocolate, dairy, sunflower seeds, warm bread
π Crystals: clear quartz, agate, rose quartz, aquamarine, amazonite
π Colors: yellow, purple, green, pink, blue, white
π Incense: rose, jasmine, strawberry, vanilla, cedarwood
π Decorations: flowers, ribbon, baskets, pot of soil with a new seed
π Deities: Persephone, Aphrodite, Eostre
π Activities: Bake pastries/bread, plant seeds for a garden
Perfect Bread:
I absolutely love this recipe! The bread is soft, and is perfect for sandwiches, French toast, and pretty much everything you can think of. I donβt want to buy bread from the store ever again!
6 Cups all-purpose flour
2 Β½ Cups very warm water
2 Tbsp. Active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Butter
Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar and let sit until the surface is foamy (If itβs doesnβt foam, the yeast doesnβt work).
When yeast is activated, add 3 cups of the flour, the salt, and the butter. Mix until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes.
Once mixture is smooth, add the remaining 3 cups of flour. I recommend folding the flour in until fairly combined before kneading.
Once combined, knead dough for 6-8 minutes in a stand mixer, or 8-10 minutes by hand.
Form dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap or a cloth, and let rise for 45 minutes.
Cut dough into 2-3 equal pieces and place into a buttered bread pan, and brush melted butter (or olive oil). Allow to rise in the loaf pans for an additional 10-15 minutes. (π Tip: Use a small knife to make a slit longways across the bread to prevent splitting along the side of the bread.)
Bake bread in a 375Β°F oven for 30 minutes uncovered, and and additional 10 minutes covered in foil to prevent excess browning.
Makes 2-3 loaves of bread.