Mindfulness in the kitchen with Dr Sturrock Instagram mindful_kitchen

Joy comes from connection. Making bread using your senses is about noticing the smells, textures, colours, tastes, and sounds around you. Start by sifting 0.5 kg plain flour with a dash of salt into a large bowl. Notice the flour and salt combine, the flour moving is way through the sieve. Mix in a packet of yeast and add about 1 tsp of lemon rind. Observe the colour of the lemon, the shine, the burst of smell as you produce the rind. Intentionally and slowly put your hands into the mixture and make a well in the middle of the flour. Add 0.25 cup of olive oil. Rub it with your fingers and palms until the oil is taken up by the flour. Notice what it feels like in your fingers. Add 0.5 cup of lukewarm milk and 0.5 cup of water. Kneed the mixture observing the feeling of the dough in your hands. Smell the dough – does this bring any particular thoughts to mind? Let the dough rest under a tea towel for about 1 hr until it doubles in size. While the dough is growing, mix 0.5 kg of halloumi cut into cubes, 4 tbsps finely chopped mint leaves (hold this up to your nose and breath deeply and also notice what it feels like when you gently hold a stalk and move it up and down your forearm), 4 tbsps dried mint, 1 caramelised onion chopped into strips with a pinch of sugar, and a handful of chopped black olives. When the dough is ready, spread it into a pan while pressing the mixed ingredients to combine. Notice all of the different textures and smells arising. Beat an egg and paint on top of the dough. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Cover with the tea towel and let stand for another 45 mins. Preheat your oven to 180°C and cook for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown. Notice the smell of the bread as it cooks and as you finally break it open. Slowly place some in your mouth taking in all the tastes and chew gently and intentionally. Enjoy!!! #mindful_kitchen #mindfulness #healthymind #mykitchen

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