I have sourdough starter in my fridge and have tried making two rounds of bread. I write this as a civilian, for others who will never elevate baking above a hobby.

I will begin with a picture of my first bread:

That’s not very fluffy but not terrible. It was real bread to go with butter or soup. My neighbor’s starter was in great condition when she gave it to me, and I followed the standard recipe. I use 80% bread flour and 20% whole wheat flour to make it healthier.

Below I will speculate on whether sourdough projects are a good use of time or not. Call it home economics.

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