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Sourdough Bread

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Sourdough bread is a type of bread made using a natural fermentation process involving a sourdough starter. This starter is a mixture of flour and water that captures wild yeast and bacteria from the environment, which helps the dough rise and gives sourdough its distinctive flavor. Discover the secrets to turning simple ingredients such as flour, water, and salt into delicious, crusty sourdough bread using wild yeasts and bacteria.

sourdough starter supplies

Sourdough Bread 101 Guide

slice of sourdough

Sourdough Starter and Sourdough Bread Recipes

Gluten-free bread

Making Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread

Crafting gluten-free sourdough bread is both a challenge and a joy. Without the structure that gluten provides, it takes creativity, patience, and care to achieve a loaf that’s crusty, flavorful, and nourishing. Whether you're baking for yourself or loved ones, the process is deeply rewarding, and absolutely worth the effort.

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