Tag: sourdough starter
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Beginner Guide: Sourdough Starter and Levain
Sourdough starter and levain (leaven) are both integral parts of the sourdough bread-making process. Read on for a more detailed explanation. Sourdough Starter ≈ Levain Sourdough Starter Sourdough starter is a culture of yeast and bacteria. It is continually maintained in the same way at regular intervals (daily, weekly etc.). A small bit of sourdough…
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Beginner Guide: Sourdough Starter
So you’ve decided to jump into the world of sourdough. Now what? This post will teach you all about sourdough starters and the fermentation cycle. It’s a great place to start if you are just getting started in the wonderful world of sourdough and naturally yeasted breads. If you don’t yet have a sourdough starter,…
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Dehydrating Sourdough starter: Long-Term Storage
When you need to put your sourdough starter “on hold,” take a break or travel with it, follow these steps to dehydrate your stater and then rehydrate it at a later time.
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Beginner Guide: How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Download printable to make your own starter and follow along