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I finally tried that sourdough starter everyone raves about...
For months I thought the whole sourdough craze was just people showing off on Instagram. My cousin Jenny kept telling me her starter was like a pet and I just rolled my eyes. Then last Tuesday I borrowed a cup of her starter and tried making a basic loaf. I followed her recipe exactly and ended up with a dense brick that could break a window. She laughed and showed me her technique... turns out I was overworking the dough and killing all the air bubbles. After three more tries I finally got a decent loaf with that crunchy crust and soft inside. Now I get why people name their starters and keep them alive for years. Has anyone else had a baking trend totally win them over after they swore it was overhyped?
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owens.anthony2d ago
I borrowed a cup of her starter" - that part got me. People spend weeks developing their own starters and you just took some from your cousin. That's like borrowing someone's dog. I still think the whole sourdough thing is way too much work for a loaf of bread you can buy for four bucks at the grocery store.
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gavin2282d ago
Honestly that's like the sourdough version of getting a puppy from someone who already did the potty training. You just skipped the hard part and got the payoff.
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