Bramble Cottage Journal

Five small things that made the week

Friday rain on the metal roof, a new shipment of strong bread flour, the cat finally letting me clip his back claws, a borrowed copy of Piranesi that I read in one sitting, and a long-overdue phone call.

I'm trying to get into the habit of writing these down. Small things matter more than I used to think.

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Today's missions

Sourdough log: starter at 12 days

The starter (Hilda) is rising reliably 4-5 hours after a 1:5:5 feed at 24 deg C. Tonight's loaf had a nice ear but the crumb is still tighter than I'd like — going to push hydration to 78% next bake.

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