How to...make a sourdough starter
What is a sourdough starter?
A sourdough starter is a slow-rising mixture of flour and water, containing both yeast and bacteria, that together produce gas bubbles, a sour flavour, and a bright acidic aroma. Using it gives the bread a distinctive flavour, an irregular aeration, and a slightly waxy appearance to the crumb.
The yeast and bacteria contained in the sourdough starter mostly come from ... Read more
