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Bread is a wonderful thing. It is composed of four simple ingredients; they are fundamental ingredients in the kitchen and some of the most basic commodities (or life forms) on the planet. Bread has the capacity to bring great joy to many, great pain to some and spark fearsome debates. It has fed and nourished humankind for eons and I'm sure most humans today will have bread in some fashion before they go to sleep. It is almost as ubiquitous as water and its absence has kindled revolutions. In my opinion, crafting your own bread is a fun and important skill. The flavour (and nutrition) from slow-fermented homemade bread fashioned from quality flour is unmatched at the grocery store. Make it for yourself and enjoy some well-deserved comfort or make two and share it with loved ones to spread good cheer in these trying times. When it comes to making slow-fermented bread (sourdough is another adventure for another time) there are a litany of opinions and resources available. In the po
