Grain Scars
Metal scrapers grit against seasoned oak, peeling back layers of dried crust to uncover shallow carvings etched into the grain. These marks sit beside flour weight notations and hydration charts, acting as intentional deviations from the ritualized patterns of the bakery. A hand reaches for a heavy rolling pin, pausing where the wood meets its jagged, man-made scars. In this brief hesitation between following the script and making a mark, the rhythmic labor finds a sudden, quiet stillness.