Mad Scientist

Day 2: 

I'm feeling a bit like a mad scientist. Or some kind of medieval witch. I'm stirring this creation and I have no idea if it's working out or not. It's a frustrating thing not to have a frame of reference or something to compare it to. I know it's not supposed to be pretty and it's just a starter, but the doubts are starting to creep in. I'll not know whether this is all for not for another few days. I know there's only one way to learn, but I so hate wasting ingredients. I guess the worst case scenario is that I dump it all out and wash a bowl. And the best case scenario is a yummy loaf of sourdough bread and a new recipe to share. It took me years to perfect the bun recipe so I can't expect perfection with every new recipe. And it only Day 2. Like I tell my daughter, sometimes you just have to be patient.