Category: Bread Science
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Is My Sourdough Starter Dead? (Spoiler: Probably Not!)
Did you forget your sourdough starter in the back of the fridge? Black liquid on top, funky smell, and looking like something from a science experiment gone wrong? Don’t panic! Despite its horrifying appearance, your starter probably isn’t dead – it’s just hungry. Learn how to bring your neglected starter…
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Title: “Sourdough: A 6,000-Year Journey of Bread Baking That Continues to Rise Today”
Sourdough’s story starts around 4,000 BC, likely in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East. The earliest breadmakers discovered that leaving their dough mixture of grain and water out for a while led to naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria, resulting in a lively dough and an exceptional loaf.