A sourdough starter is how we cultivate the wild yeast in a form that we can use for baking. Since wild yeast are present in all flour, the easiest way to make a starter is simply by combining flour and water and letting it sit for several days.
Well, as I’m not a scientist, doctor or chemist, I’m just going to provide some links that explain why sourdough bread is the healthier option. It’s up to you then as to doing more of your own research.
A sourdough bread site with added maths lessons. It’s not as difficult as you might think, so we’ll step through it slowly.
A collection of some of the best sourdough resources and recipes the internet has to offer.
One of the most important things to think about when making bread is what hydration level you are using in any given formula.
A sourdough starter is how we cultivate the wild yeast in a form that we can use for baking. Since wild yeast are present in all flour, the easiest way to make a starter is simply by combining flour and water and letting it sit for several days.