Attempt number three felt like the turning point. After two humbling loaves, this 100% einkorn sourdough finally came together with real oven spring, a tender crumb, and a crust worth celebrating. Same flour, same kitchen—just better timing, gentler hands, and a recipe that truly works.

Attempt #2 felt more promising right from the start. The dough showed signs of life, the fermentation looked stronger, and for a moment I thought I might actually pull off a standalone einkorn loaf. Then shaping reminded me that einkorn has its own personality. This was the bake where I learned the value of a backup pan, patience, and adjusting expectations without giving up.

I went into my first 100% einkorn sourdough bake feeling confident. Not overconfident. Just normal sourdough confident. Then einkorn reminded me that it is not regular wheat, not interested in my expectations, and absolutely ready to humble me. This is Attempt #1 of the Einkorn Diaries — the loaf that started it all.