The dough was sticky, which turned out to be exactly right. Seasonal vegetables need less help because they already taste of something. Leftovers improved overnight, as soups and stews always do.
Lessons
Acid at the end wakes up a dish that tastes flat. Leftovers improved overnight, as soups and stews always do. The dough was sticky, which turned out to be exactly right. Salt early, taste often, and trust your nose before the timer.
The crust browned evenly once we moved the rack lower. Seasonal vegetables need less help because they already taste of something.
Trade-offs
Rest the meat, rest the dough, and rest the cook. A hot pan and a little patience beat any fancy gadget. Leftovers improved overnight, as soups and stews always do.
The crust browned evenly once we moved the rack lower. Leftovers improved overnight, as soups and stews always do.
What worked
Fermentation is mostly waiting and occasionally smelling things. The crust browned evenly once we moved the rack lower. Toasting spices takes a minute and changes everything.
Brown butter makes ordinary cookies taste like a decision. A hot pan and a little patience beat any fancy gadget.
Fermentation is mostly waiting and occasionally smelling things. A hot pan and a little patience beat any fancy gadget.
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