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<p style="font-weight: 400;">I have an insatiable fondness for homemade bread, especially when it comes to the sublime creation that is sourdough. A dear friend of mine <!--more-->possesses an uncanny knack for crafting the most divine loaves, and each time she graces me with one, it feels like a gift from the heavens. However, as much as I adore indulging in the delights of sourdough, I find myself unable to fully commit to the rigorous process of its creation.<!--more--></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Nevertheless, this bread, with its ethereal texture and tantalizingly crunchy exterior, remains an indispensable addition to any meal. Whether paired with a hearty soup like my broccoli cheddar or carrot ginger or served alongside a sumptuous dinner, its presence elevates the dining experience to a realm of pure bliss.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Upon waking in the morning, I embark on the initial mixing process, using a <a href="https://amzn.to/42KSwpI">large mixing bowl</a> to prepare the dough. This allows the dough to undergo its transformative journey while I attend to a non-stop day. By the time evening comes and dinner preparations commence, I lovingly fold the dough over itself a couple of times before delicately placing it into the waiting embrace of a preheated <a href="https://amzn.to/3USU1Al">dutch oven</a>. It's a ritual that yields consistently spectacular results, with the key to achieving that coveted crusty exterior lying in the dutiful preheating of the <a href="https://amzn.to/3USU1Al">dutch oven</a> before the dough is added.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">In the realm of culinary pleasures, few things rival the sheer satisfaction of savoring a slice of freshly baked bread, its aroma filling the air and its taste transporting one to a place of pure gastronomic delight. Indeed, for me, it's not just bread—it's a manifestation of warmth, comfort, and the enduring bond of friendship that comes with sharing such simple yet profound pleasures.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Helpful Hints:</p>
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<li>If your home is cooler set the bowl under you microwave light to help it to rise</li>
<li>If you home is warmer you can reduce the time needed for it to rise</li>
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