Fermentation Friday!

Hi all – been a long time learner, first time poster… and I’d love to share my sourdough journey. It’s been a fun and challenging hobby that I recently picked up about 5 months ago (Nov 24’). It’s been a way for me to unwind and do something fun to clear my mind.

Been learning tips and tricks from this sub and have been exclusively using Joshua Weissman’s sourdough recipe.. https://youtu.be/jJpIzr2sCDE?feature=shared

I’ve also used his sourdough starter guide… https://youtu.be/jJpIzr2sCDE?feature=shared

If you don’t know him or never visited his YouTube channel, I highly recommend you checking it out. I’ve tried numerous recipes that he’s shared and can confidently say they’ve all been a hit.

So back to sourdough… I’ve made about a dozen loaves and can confidently say they’ve been getting better every time, easier to make and just overall freaking delicious.

Main tools/ ingredients used are my Le Cruset Dutch oven (cast iron bread oven on the way), Weck tulip jar for my starter, King Arthur Bread, AP, and Whole wheat flours, Bob’s Dark Rye, danish whisk, bread lame and Banneton’s.

It’s been a great to share this passion with friends and family, and seeing their reactions always gets me.

Aside from sourdough I’m an avid home chef and would eventually like to share recipes and tips from my time in the kitchen. I can only think of only a few other things that brings me as much joy when I make something that my family and friend enjoy. Sharing a meal together at the dinner table is one of the best ways to connect. Some say food is a love language, but I think of it as an epic adventure-one that starts in the kitchen and ends at the dinner table with friends and family.

Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy some fermentation Friday pics! Pictures are in order from when I started back in November to now. Hoping you can see the progress in the pics!

*** just realized after writing and adding pics that it’s no longer Friday 😅