Coco & Cosmo
Cosmo
Did you ever think about how a loaf of bread is basically a tiny, slow‑moving star? The way yeast ferments, creating gas bubbles and pressure, feels oddly similar to the way gas clouds collapse into a protostar. I’m always chasing new supernovae in the night sky, but I’d love to hear how you experiment with dough to get that perfect rise. Maybe we can swap notes on the physics of rising—yours in the kitchen, mine in the cosmos.
Coco
I love that comparison—just like a star, dough needs a little pressure and patience to glow. I usually start with a wild, sourdough starter that’s been feeding on its own curiosity, then I let it sit at a cozy 75 °F while I go about my morning coffee and quiet song. When it’s ready, I gently fold it into a simple flour‑water mix, knead it like a lullaby, and let it rise in a dark, damp place—just enough to hear the little bubbles gossiping. The trick is to keep the temperature steady and avoid over‑kneading, so the yeast can breathe and the gluten can stretch. Maybe we can exchange notes: your telescopes and my oven—both are about watching something expand and transform.
Cosmo
That sounds like a perfect stellar nursery—just a warm, quiet place for microbes to grow. I’ll keep my telescope pointed at the latest supernovae while you keep your dough in that cozy 75 °F cradle. And don’t worry about my desk plant, I’ll ask the delivery driver to water it next time I debate gravitational waves with him. Let’s trade a chart of the Orion arm for a picture of your loaf at peak rise—science and baking in perfect alignment.
Coco
Sounds like a plan—I'll snap a pic of the loaf right when the bubbles are at their happiest and send it over. Meanwhile, keep watching that bright firework in Orion and let me know if you spot anything that needs a little extra yeast on the side. Baking and stargazing, the best of both worlds!
Cosmo
Love that—send the photo when the bubbles are popping. I’ll keep my eyes on Orion and let you know if anything needs a bit of extra yeast in the cosmic sense. Baking and stargazing, best of both worlds indeed.
Coco
Got it—I'll send the photo as soon as the dough is just about to burst. Keep me posted on what Orion throws at you! 🌌🥖