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    Sourdough Bread

    Hobby + delicious + healthier than store.

    Why senior love it

    • Therapeutic process.
    • Smell of baking bread.
    • Healthier than store bread.
    • Easier on digestion (fermented).
    • Saves money long term.
    • Share with neighbors.
    • Lifelong hobby — always learning.

    Get started

    • Buy starter (King Arthur, Etsy).
    • Or make from scratch (5 days).
    • Feed daily — small amount flour + water.
    • Use neglect-tolerant — refrigerator slows it.
    • Bread baking weekend hobby for many.

    Equipment ($100)

    • Dutch oven (Le Creuset / Lodge cast iron $50-300).
    • Banneton — proofing basket $20.
    • Bench scraper.
    • Kitchen scale (digital).
    • Plastic wrap or shower cap.
    • Pizza stone optional.

    Best resources

    • Tartine Bread — Chad Robertson book.
    • Joshua Weissman — YouTube.
    • King Arthur Baking — recipes free.
    • The Perfect Loaf — blog.
    • Reddit r/Sourdough — friendly community.
    • Local sourdough clubs.

    Senior tips

    • No-knead recipes easier on hands.
    • Stretch + folds vs kneading.
    • Stand mixer with dough hook.
    • Don't fight with stiff dough — let machine.
    • Patience required — 12-24 hour process.
    • Plan around your schedule.

    Worth the effort

    First few loaves disappointing — normal. By loaf 10 — getting good. Loaf 50 — bakery quality. Many seniors lifetime hobby. Share starter with friends — passes generations. Free hobby once started.