I couldn’t find a glass cup or large jar here (I’m working on building up a jar collection) so I’ve been using a ceramic mug. I usually make the levain in a glass measuring cup so I can see how much this wild yeast bubbled up. This reduces the amount of discard I accumulate. And by the way, these days, I keep a very small smarter going in the background and make only the amount of levain I need for whatever I bake. The night before I make the bread, I make a levain (i.e., a giant starter that makes the bread rise). I’m now one of them! How I’ve been improvising Fortunately, a few years ago, I wrote up the measurements for sourdough bread by the cup for readers who don’t own a scale. If you invest in one tool for your sourdough adventures, I’d recommend you buy a good scale. I have none of these sourdough tools here. Le Creuset Dutch oven for baking the bread.Banneton baskets for proofing the dough.Dough scraper for flipping the dough around and for cleaning my….Rubber spatula for scraping down bowls and glass measuring cups.Digital scale for measuring the flour, water and salt.Grain mill for grinding some of the flour.Parents left to right, top to bottom: Sourdough tools I usually useīack in California, I have all the stuff for baking: Just some newborn starters of the COVID-19 sourdough baby boom. And you can’t get much simpler than sourdough bread. You’ll be amazed by what you come up with. Looking for a recipe for a simple dish? Combine a want of tools with a fear of grocery stores, add whatever ingredients you have on hand and sprinkle generously with creativity. That minimalism, as usual, extends to food. I’ve long dreamt of living a more minimalist life and now I have my chance. I also have my laptop and phone of course. In early March, I arrived with a carry-on bag packed with one pair of pants, five pairs each of underwear and socks, a few t-shirts, a toothbrush, a kombucha SCOBY and my sourdough starter. I feel a bit like I’m camping indoors at my mom’s condo in Canada. Black tea without any type of milk in it tastes good.Citizens can collectively act when a crisis erupts-and we can act quickly.Some of the lessons that the COVID-19 outbreak has taught me: Again, your price list will help you determine if an item is a good deal.Don’t let a want of fancy tools squelch your dreams of baking a beautiful loaf of sourdough bread The varieties offered are not always good quality and often come in smaller sizes (and higher price per ounce). Toiletries and medicines – Unless you need something for travel or camping, stick to Walmart, Amazon, or Walgreens and CVS (with a good sale) for the best deals on these. See my post It’s time to shop for school supplies ! for tips on getting the best deals. If you need replenishment during the year, go to OfficeMax, Walmart, or Target for the best prices. School supplies – Check school supply sales during July and August for the best deals. Buy only if you plan on using them one time! I will occasionally buy the foam cups if I need them for an art project at school.īatteries – Again check your local Sam’s Club, Costco, or Amazon for a better deal on better quality batteries.Ĭostumes – The hats and costumes we have bought at the dollar store often fall apart very quickly. Paper goods, plastic bags, cups, and foil – If you price it out, these items are much cheaper per item at Sam’s, Costco, and Amazon. These (and the sets sold at Walmart during the summer) are great for picnics, kids’ tableware, camping, and more! We use the plastic reusable silverware in our lunch boxes. Kitchen items – Dollar stores have a great variety of cups, bowls, and plates.
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