I have been baking sourdough bread for some time now and one thing I have discovered is the secret to a good sourdough loaf: a good, active starter. As I only bake once a week-at the weekend-I always refrigerate my starters (I have two) between bakes. And getting the starter to wake up, so to… Continue reading A standard operating procedure that works is an invaluable tool
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The definition of happiness
It’s funny the way your definition of happiness or satisfaction changes over the course of your life. Things that made me happy before may or may not float my boat now. But new, surprising things can now give me a great deal of happiness. For example, it is 5.30 AM on a Saturday morning. I… Continue reading The definition of happiness
The key ingredient in successful sourdough bread making
I make sourdough bread every week, sometimes more than once a week, too. And I might make two or three loaves at a time or at least over the weekend. I know what a good sourdough loaf should look and taste like. And I am familiar with the occasional disaster loaf too-the one that fails… Continue reading The key ingredient in successful sourdough bread making