Wonderful World of Sourudough

Sourdough is a type of bread that does not rely on commercial yeast for its leavening, instead it uses fermented flour and water. It is unique in flavor, the classic being mildly nutty and slightly tangy/sour, and is characterized as soft and airy on the inside with a lovely crust. And one of the best things about it is the versatility. Established sourdough starter can be used for any baked good you can imagine from a loaf of bread to cookies.

Sourdough is popular for its versatility its simplicity, and health benefits. As mentioned above sourdough discard can be used in many discard recipes for pretty much any baked good imaginable. Sourdough is incredibly easy to start and use. To get started from scratch all you need is filtered water and filtered water and a simple loaf of bread needs flour water and salt. And arguably the best part thing about sourdough is its health benefits. When you start your own started you are relying on the natural yeast in your environment to help ferment the mixture. The fermentation process breaks down the gluten and proteins in the bread making them easier to digest. Sourdoughs have also been found to have better nutrients like, healthy carbs, iron, and even folic acid!

Curious in starting your own sourdough journey? You can find tons of information on starting your own, saving starter, and even some recipes under the sourdough tab or via the buttons below.