All About Sourdough
Most people can explain the difference in taste between sourdough bread and "regular" bread. And those of us who are handy around the kitchen know that sourdough bread involves a "starter." But what is a "starter," and what does it really do?
Sourdough bread is, in a sense, fermented. The starter takes the place of yeast in the dough, by providing CO2 bubbles to make the dough rise. (If you make much bread, sourdough is a great way to save money, by the way. I don't know if you've noticed, but the cost of yeast is ridiculous!)
Sourdough bread is, in a sense, fermented. The starter takes the place of yeast in the dough, by providing CO2 bubbles to make the dough rise. (If you make much bread, sourdough is a great way to save money, by the way. I don't know if you've noticed, but the cost of yeast is ridiculous!)
