Tag: bread
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The simple act of “activating” a sourdough starter culture is both mundane and alchemical. There is a magic in tending to this basic mix of flour, water, and the myriad invisible yeasts that reside in spaces around us. And then the power of this seemingly inert goop to spring into action and allow me to turn more flour and water into a loaf of rich soft and crusty bread is a secondary magic.
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One simple thing I enjoy weekly is cutting the rough circles of parchment paper that go under my bread dough when it is placed in the Dutch oven. That basic act of cutting a circle from a square feels like a creative act. It is throw away but still has a degree of care that feels good to have in my life. I also enjoy scoring the dough and lately I’ve been making floral / sunburst cuts.
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I’ve been scoring my sourdough loaves with an X recently and today’s turned out really nicely. Making simple bread at home is such a rewarding thing. It’s a remarkably easy thing to do with three very basic ingredients.
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Make bread. It’s just flour, salt, water, and a bit of your time. Deeply rewarding.