The 2nd loaf came out excellent! I'm so happy.
Need to lower the rack in the oven or back off from 500 degrees- the top got a little overcooked, looks more like toast than bread. The flavor is still excellent, and the interior is fine.

I like the mouthfeel of white bread better, but a little whole wheat in there makes me think that it is a tad healthier.

While baking, we also saw a new-to-us bird in the tree out front. Turns out it is a Masked Tityra (Tityra semifasciata). White feathers, black mask, red bill/eyes. Pretty interesting looking bird that reminds me of a penguin. (image linked from RioRvPark.com).

Feeling good about the morning so far.

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