Homemade Sourdough

Sourdough bread is a type of bread that rises naturally, thanks to being leavened by a sourdough starter rather than commercial yeast or chemical leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda. So, what exactly is a Sourdough Starter? It's a fermented mixture of flour and water, alive with wild yeast and lactobacilli bacteria. A healthy and active sourdough starter is key to making your bread rise. You can create your own sourdough starter from scratch in about a week, particularly during the warmer seasons like summer or a mild fall. While there's great satisfaction in developing your own starter and using it to bake a beautiful loaf of bread, I highly recommend buying one. Why? Because when you buy a starter, you're assured of getting a robust and vigorous one right from the beginning. This means you can start your baking journey confidently and without delay.