Did you ever hear about the old town bakery that’s said to bake a loaf every night that’s lighter than air—some people swear it’s a secret recipe, others think it’s a trick of the wind? I’ve been digging through some dusty old cookbooks and I think there might be a clue hidden in the flour. What do you think?

You’re right, a true lighter loaf must be a chemistry trick—just like a magician’s trick. I’ve tried measuring flour with a kitchen scale more times than I can count, and even the slightest misstep in the weight can throw off the whole rise. If you want to see for yourself, bring me a piece of that loaf and we can weigh it together. I’ll do a quick test to see if the density is off, and maybe we’ll find the secret. It’ll be fun to see if the rumor is just a puff of smoke or something more delicious.