By the way, just in case this helps someone –
COOKING – creativity is okay
BAKING – stick to the recipe (you can usually adjust sugar content to taste, though)
BREAD – wait for the right weather conditions (or engineer them), be one assertive and self-confident motherfucker because dough can feel it if you aren’t, a blood sacrifice probably helps, trust the gods
Trust the gods but also use bread flour, IT’S CALLED BREAD FLOUR FOR A REASON
If you’re making gluten free, even six different flours and two gums might not be enough to save you. Just accept that whatever you end up with won’t be bread and breathe. Don’t bother praying. The gods cannot help you.