Sense-ational Sourdough
Sourdough making is all about using your senses. In a world where there is so much (physical) disconnect right now, connecting with all the senses in the process of making beautiful loaves of sourdough is quite therapeutic. It's all about being in the moment and sensing what your dough needs; through touch, smell, feel and taste. It's about being in touch, literally and figuratively, with your dough. I have found this particularly helpful not only with getting through some tough days, but in learning to connect fully with the process of bread making to create even better loaves. It's about slowing down, feeling , and connecting through the power of the senses. When I'm getting ready for another round of bread making, I'll remove my starter 'Ruby' from the fridge, pop off the lid, and take in a good whiff. Sour, sweet, fruity, and tangy are the first things to hit my senses. Microbial magic in a jar. I'll then start the process of mixing flours...
