Finally crossed the 100 loaf mark on my sourdough journey...

I honestly didn't think I'd stick with it this long. I started baking sourdough during a rough patch last spring, just to have something to focus on. Last week I counted my starters' feeding schedule and realized I had baked my 100th loaf. It wasn't anything fancy, just a basic round boule. But that number hit me hard because I used to burn toast, you know? I even kept a little notebook with notes on each bake, like which hydration worked or when I forgot the salt. Has anyone else tracked a random milestone like this and gotten weirdly emotional about it?

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elizabeth9001mo ago

Not a big deal really. 100 loaves of bread is just a number, you know? I mean people bake that much bread in a bakery in a week or two without thinking twice about it. Getting emotional over a loaf count seems a little dramatic honestly. The notebook thing is kind of over the top too, like who tracks this stuff? It's just bread at the end of the day, not a major life achievement.

vera_murphy1mo ago

Elizabeth, I have to respectfully disagree about the notebook thing. Some folks find comfort in tracking their little achievements, and baking 100 loaves of bread at home is a real milestone for someone who's learning. It's not quite the same as a commercial bakery where they're using big mixers and proofing cabinets.

alicew681mo ago

lol I actually just read something about how tracking small wins can actually rewire your brain to feel more motivated. Like there's actual science behind why people keep those little notebooks or bullet journals. It's not about the bread being a big deal to anyone else, it's about the person seeing their own progress. I watched a video where a home baker tracked 50 sourdough loaves and you could see her crumb improve each time. That stuff matters when you're learning.