Are you intimidated by the thought of making sourdough bread? I sure did. The thought of nurturing a starter for days seemed like a commitment I wasn’t ready for. But, oh, how I craved that tangy, chewy loaf fresh from the oven! So, I set out on a mission to figure out how to make…
Anyone who’s baked sourdough knows how hard it is to manage your starter. Just like raising a tiny, needy pet that needs love and attention, or it’ll go bad. But when done right, it can transform any dish into something truly special. Many of us have made our own starters, so we know how quickly…
Sourdough starter recipes often call for special types of flour, like rye or whole wheat, that can be hard to find. So, the question remains: can you make sourdough starter with all-purpose flour? Yes, you can. Baking sourdough might be as easy as reaching into your pantry. It’s a staple in all kinds of recipes,…
Sourdough baking has existed for thousands of years and is still a favorite pastime. Keeping a sourdough starter healthy takes time and attention. It’s like raising a child. Watch it grow, feed it often, and provide a consistent environment for it to thrive. But even the most attentive sourdough parent can run into mold problems….
Do you love sourdough? Do the words “levain,” “baker’s percentage,” and “crumb” make your heart skip a beat? Sourdough baking is an art form that requires patience, practice, and passion, which is well suited to anyone who enjoys conquering difficult tasks. Making a delicious loaf of sourdough bread requires time, dedication, and the right ingredients….
It’s fun to bake with sourdough starters, but it can be a bit tricky to figure out what they’re doing sometimes. Occasionally, you might have a starter bubbling away, showing all the signs of life, but it just won’t rise. What could be the culprit behind your starter’s refusal to rise? Maybe it’s just feeling…
You may think, ‘Why must I keep my sourdough starter warm? Can’t it just survive at room temperature?’ Well, here’s the thing: sourdough starters thrive in a warm environment, and maintaining the right temperature is crucial for their health and activity. Don’t sweat it; keeping your starter warm isn’t a big headache. In fact, we’ve…
Sourdough baking has gained global popularity among bread lovers and bakers alike. People in baking communities pass on a lot of stories about microbial legacies. It’s easy to get sucked into the allure of ancient starters, but are they really better? How true are all these hypes? The truth is, age alone isn’t a good…
In bread baking, two secret weapons can elevate any loaf’s flavor, texture, and aroma: poolish and sourdough starter. Poolish is a type of pre-ferment made from flour, water, and a small amount of yeast. Its purpose is to develop flavor and increase the fermentation activity in the dough, resulting in a lighter, more flavorful loaf….
In the world of baking, there’s nothing quite like the joy of creating your very own sourdough starter. It’s a magical mix of flour, water, and wild yeast, bubbling away on your kitchen counter and promising the most delicious loaves of bread imaginable. But what happens when things start to go wrong? Your once-bubbly starter…
A healthy sourdough starter is a secret to achieving that perfect, crusty loaf. However, there may come a time when you might notice your starter culture isn’t as active as it used to be. And you wonder if it’s over. Like any natural living thing, it will decay without nourishment. But, before you panic and…
Have you stumbled across a long-forgotten friend at the back of your fridge? Were you wondering if your frozen sourdough starter you kept for later use is still viable after being tucked away for so long? You don’t need to worry, and it’s not gone forever. You can bring your sleepy frozen sourdough starter back…