At the end of last year we had a really beautiful Relief Society activity titled "The Bread of Life" and we learned about making different types of bread and connected it back to Jesus Christ. I had already been planning to make Italian Bread loaves to hand out as our neighbor gifts and I just really loved it. I've been wanting to learn sourdough bread for several years but I've not been brave enough to jump in. However, this night inspired me and I decided to learn to make sourdough bread. (Erin makes it look so easy, she's a master. Also, I got a face full of flour while making my Christmas bread loaves and sent the picture to David and it still makes me laugh, apparently - not an expert.)
Thus, my only 2023 Goal was to "Master the Art of Sourdough Bread".
Sourdough takes dedication, patience, and attention to time & detail.
I can be extremely dedicated and very patient.
But attention to time and detail is NOT my strong suit.
(As anyone who has ever asked me if I set a timer for the food in the oven knows.)
I've put a lot of effort into it. Feeding my starter, weighing my flour, even getting my tech-savvy nephew Josh to create an iphone timer system that I can tap and it will set all the timers for my folds.
My sweet Sister-in-Law, Brooklyn even willingly Facetimed me a half-dozen times throughout one full sourdough session. She showed me how she starts it, folds it, etc... and we made our loaves together. It was such a kind thing for her to be willing to share her expertise with me. I love her.
Even with all that - We are three months in and I think I’m getting worse.
(Pic 1 from beginning of year. Pic 2 from middle. Pic 3 from yesterday 😂).
*sigh*
I'm still working on it!
I am just reminding myself that I am practicing patience, attention to time, and diligence.
I am learning a new skill, including the skills of setting a timer and giving focused attention to my task.
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