Zakia Bouhaulin, a presenter, speaker, and entrepreneur, has turned a once-intimidating kitchen task into a source of personal pride and nostalgia. Despite never having baked even a cookie before, she recently began making sourdough bread after encountering it at an event. Her first loaf featured the satisfying crunch often highlighted on social media, marking what she described as a significant victory. [1]
When Bouhaulin excitedly shared her new hobby with her father, he smiled and pointed out that this was not entirely new knowledge for her lineage: her mother and grandparents made similar breads in the past. This realization connects the modern sourdough trend to her family roots, adding a nostalgic layer to the activity. She notes that in times when ingredients were scarce, homemade bread was a necessity, driven by what was available rather than gourmet trends. [1]
Bouhaulin now bakes a few times a month, though she prefers to buy sourdough if she isn't baking herself, citing its superior taste and easier digestibility due to fermentation. The process has also increased her time spent in the kitchen, a change she embraces. She mentions being incredibly proud of her mother's reaction to her success, highlighting the emotional reward behind the culinary skill.
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