Are you looking to explore the differences between fed and unfed sourdough starters? Doing so can help you determine which starter is best for your recipe. Fed starters are living cultures made up of a combination of water and flour, while unfed starters only require water and flour with no added ingredients or yeast. When…

Sourdough baking is a craft steeped in tradition and requires attentive care to achieve the perfect loaf. When it comes time to feed your starter, you may question why bakers discard a portion before nourishing their dough with more flour and water. After all, isn’t that against the goal of keeping it alive? The answer lies…