13. There has been a trend in the world as of late to eat healthier foods. People are increasingly using flours made from various grains; in particular, there is renewed consumption of natural sourdough. People bake breads without any ingredients other than water, flour, and salt, with the sourdough taking the place of artificial yeast. Many bakeries sell sourdough bread with excellent hechsheirim to satisfy demand from consumers for healthier foods. Similarly, many women bake sourdough bread themselves in their own homes, as it is more natural, and it is a new craze. New shailos arise accordingly.
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14. Hashem’s wonders. This is also an opportunity to be amazed by Hashem’s wonders. Flour looks like simple, white dust. Yet, adding a little water activates its inner power to produce bacteria which can then ferment other flour to produce dough, and eventually bread. Since it is a process that requires feeding the sourdough at regular intervals and putting it to sleep and waking it up over a period of time, it presents an opportunity to experience nature and recognize Hashem’s greatness through His creations. This is something we lack today, as we do not work fields and grow produce as people once did. Then, the mitzva of hafrashas challah comes – we dedicate the beginning of our handiwork and the first of our kneading to Hashem. Also, after this process we have more kavana when we make the bracha המוציא לחם מן הארץ .
