The Not-So-Great Defector Bake Off Attempts Another Almost-Grand Finale | Defector
Briefly

"One of the most pernicious lies about baking is that it is a science. There's a misguided belief that by following a recipe precisely you can control your own future..."
"Every day is a new day. The ingredients I have are different from yours...It is a lost cause to try to make everything perfect, and that potential failure is the fear every baker faces..."
"This is the challenge of this series, ultimately: to face our own limitations and imperfections, to enter the kitchen knowing that anything could go wrong..."
"We have learned so much. We know now when to toss a batter that isn't working...even the best-laid plans can be brought to their knees by a faulty oven or a forgotten timer..."
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