We're currently hosting a writing retreat for playwrights, members of the
International Centre for Women Playwrights, at Ohio State University. To
welcome the writers, I came up with the following bread, drawing on a
herbalist, with ingredients associated with writing and/or
creativity. Used the King Arthur "New England" sourdough starter. Very
positive response from the playwrights, so thought I'd share it--
Playwrights' Bread
3 c Whole wheat flour*
1/2 c barley flour*
1/2 c brown rice flour*
1 c white flour*
1 c cornmeal
1 T ground beech bark*
1 T ground oak bark*
3 ivy leaves, dried and ground*
3 laurel leaves, ground*
1 T basil*
2 jasmine flowers, dried and ground*
4 narcissus petals, dried and ground*
2 star anise, ground*
1/4 c chopped olives*
1 T St. John's wort*
2 tsp black strap molasses
1 T canola oil
1 tsp kosher salt
sourdough starter
*associated with writing and creativity in various mythologies
Alan Woods