If 2020 had a mascot, it was the sourdough starter. Millions of people began nurturing fermented jars of flour and water, treating them like household pets.
As lockdowns began, grocery store shelves were stripped bare of all-purpose flour. This scarcity didn’t stop people—it fueled them. Home cooks began hunting for specialty rye, spelt, and almond flours, leading to a massive surge in experimental baking. The act of "playing with flour" in 2020 started with the thrill of the hunt and ended with the satisfaction of a full pantry. The Rise of Sourdough Culture playing with flour 2020
In the spring of 2020, the world went quiet, and for reasons no psychologist can fully explain, the entire human race decided that the solution to existential dread was carbohydrates. If 2020 had a mascot, it was the sourdough starter
Here is a story that captures the essence of what "playing with flour" meant for many people during that strange, quiet year. This scarcity didn’t stop people—it fueled them
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