Vlogger Bakes Bread on a Plane and the Internet is Losing It

August 29, 2024

So, picture this: You’re on a long-haul flight from the US to Spain, chilling by the window, and you think, “What if I made sourdough bread right now?” That’s exactly what vlogger Maria Baradell did, and yes, it’s as chaotic as it sounds.

In what might be the most unhinged mid-flight activity ever, Maria decided to record herself whipping up sourdough bread at 35,000 feet. We’re talking the whole shebang—mixing water, flour, and starter in a bowl, kneading the dough, and letting it proof—all while sitting in her window seat with clouds casually floating by in the background. Why? To surprise her sister with fresh dough as soon as she landed, but let’s be real, it was mostly for the ‘Gram.

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Maria posted the whole thing on Instagram Reels, and naturally, the video blew up. Like, a million views and counting. But with those views came a flood of comments, and not the nice kind. People were seriously mad. Some pointed out that making food on a plane could be a big no-no for folks with gluten allergies. Others were just straight-up horrified by the idea of mixing dough in such a confined space. I mean, imagine the crumbs.

Then there’s the obvious: Who even does that? The Internet was quick to drag her for what they saw as a desperate grab for likes and attention. Sure, it’s unique, but making sourdough on a plane? That’s next-level weird.

Maria responded to the backlash saying she didn’t mean any harm and just wanted to do something fun and different. But the whole thing has sparked a debate about how far influencers will go for those viral moments. Is it just harmless fun, or are people taking things way too far for clout?

Oh, and in case you were wondering, no, the bread didn’t actually get baked on the plane. Turns out, airlines aren’t exactly down with passengers using non-existent ovens mid-flight.

Written by: Darcy