Paola Velez Instagram – You’re probably wondering what my statement and this plantain baguette have to do with each other.
Well, lol. If you’ve been following along in my stories you know that I’ve been working on perfecting (to my taste and standards) my whacky idea of making a classic baguette and infusing it sweet plantain flavor.
The reception to test #3 was my best received only based off of photos. At a quick glance online this baguette looks wonderful. It gives off the perception that there is a ton of plantain flavor, a yummy crust and a perfect proof! But this baguette has a huge secret! I didn’t measure the water correctly, and messed up what artisan bakers call the “hydration”.
Without the proper amount of water, the dough doesn’t become elastic enough. Without proper elasticity the yeast cannot make ample air pockets. And without air pockets, what do we get? THICK COMPACT BREAD. And no one with a sane mind likes thick dry bread.
I say all of this to say that not everything that people upload online will always be the best version of what they are living or doing. But they will pretend that it is!
If I were a different person, I would have shown you my creation and proclaim that I have made the best version on the first try! But what people don’t see before I make any videos I test test TEST! Until I develop something I’m personally proud of.
I typically test in private because I love the process but I figured I’d bring you along as I bake plantain baguettes all April long.
So when you are scrolling, especially if you’re a chef, baker or a food content creator. Don’t beat yourself up if you feel like there are so many folks creating cooler or better things than you. Cause maybe, just maybe it’s only made for the aesthetic.
When we compare and beat ourselves up creatively we also burn out!
Hope this helps someone today! Happy Sunday!
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