My sourdough journey began about six years ago when a friend offered me some of her starter and a set of instructions. A week later, I was making my very first sourdough bread. I fell in love with the process, the smell of freshly baked bread in my kitchen, and the joy a fresh loaf brings to people. Everything about it is extraordinary
As someone who is obsessed about having a healthy diet, making my own sourdough gave me the freedom to choose the best flours out there and tailor the flavour of my bread to my liking
It very quickly becomes addictive, I don’t think I will ever stop making sourdough bread. My only regret is not starting sooner.
While many people think of sourdough as a tedious, three-day process, it's really not that bad. Trust me!
The Unbleached White flour from Gilchesters is truly special. It's not your average bread flour. It creates a loaf with an incredible flavour, a creamy interior and a beautiful dark crust.
This recipe makes about 1 kg of dough, which Andra suggests proofing in a 750 g oval banneton.Step-by-Step Instructions
1. First things first - feed your starter
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Andra at Sourdough Explained tells us her baking journey from the very beginning, her favourite flours and top-tips on milling flours at home.
"My love for bread was inspired early on by my Romanian grandmother. As a toddler, I spent many mornings on her bread shop counter, right next to the steamy loaves. I was only three years old, and to this day, the memory is as fresh as a freshly ... Read more
