The perfect gift for the patriarch
In the pilot episode of Succession, patriarch Logan Roy celebrates his eightieth birthday. His sons and sons-in-law find it difficult to find him a suitable gift as he is a man who has everything. Connor, the eldest son, decides to bring her a jar of sour cream as a gift. The patriarch’s reaction is indescribable, a mixture of surprise and disgust. We also have a jar of sourdough in our house, but it’s not just a jar, it’s a real culinary treasure.
The sourdough: a unique and privileged being
Sourdough is a special ingredient that occupies a privileged place in our kitchen. It does not require any kind of care or demonstrations of affection. It does not make noise or threaten our health. It spends most of its time in lethargy, resting in the darkness of the refrigerator. When he leaves the kitchen, he does so with a certain sadness, accompanied by a cloudy liquid with a peculiar smell. But in contact with quality flour, the sourdough activates and begins a party of bubbles and fermentation. From this moment on, its existence is fully justified and we take advantage of this biological joy for our family baking.
A family legacy
Our sourdough has a fascinating history. We created it from grapes from an old vineyard, spring water and good rye flour. The beginnings were not easy, as we had no instruction book. We had to rely on common sense and the advice of friends who had already been through this process. We’ve made delicious breads, but we’ve also had some failures. Despite everything, we have not given up and have continued to experiment with different techniques and processes. Sourdough is like playing Russian Roulette, you never know what will come out, but that’s part of its magic.
Industrial baking and its promise
Recently, an industrial baking company has launched an advertising campaign highlighting that their breads are made with sourdough and subjected to a fermentation of exactly fourteen hours. We are shown images of perfectly symmetrical and uniform loaves, as if they had been militarized. We wonder what sourdough they use to achieve this perfection. Maybe they should share their magic with the rest of us, instead of selling us loaves wrapped in plastic. Sourdough is a treasure that should be shared with the community.
conclusion
Sourdough is a magical ingredient that allows us to create exquisite and unique breads. Its presence in our kitchen is a family legacy and a source of creativity. Let’s not forget to appreciate its importance and share its magic with others. May the sourdough be always present in our recipes and in our baking moments.
