Sourdough is a crusty, tangy bread that can be intimidating to make at home. The loaf begins with a sourdough starter, often called a "mother," which is a mixture of wild yeast and Lactobacillus ...

Her grandmother was always cooking for neighbors and friends and fellow church members. So it was only natural that Scott would pick up the habit as well. When she and her husband, Chuck, had ...

If you want to get in on the trend, read on for the ultimate sourdough starter and loaf recipe, courtesy of cult bakery and baking school, Bread Ahead. You’ll need lots of time and patience ...

It is hailed as a bread that lasts longer, is easier to digest and has a unique tangy taste. But apparently sourdough can vary hugely depending on where you buy it. According to an investigation ...

Some claim it's healthier than conventional bread. We checked out the research. True sourdough bread is made without ...

Combine the flour, starter and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the water, a little at a time, and mix with your hands to make a soft dough (you may not need all of the water). Coat a chopping ...

You can make your own bread improver by creating a natural leaven: in a clean jar mix four teaspoons of wholemeal flour with four teaspoons of water, then add the same quantity of each every day ...

Score the dough with a bread lame, sharp knife or scissors. To do this, make a cut down the centre of the dough from one end of the dough to the other at a 45-degree angle. The cut should be ...

A single teaspoon of this culture, or “starter”, can end up harbouring 50 million yeasts and five billion lactobacilli ...

Known for his love of sourdough bread, SDS would take the bread with him on a hard day's work of digging in the gold mines. With his miners pick in the air Sam leads the San Francisco 49ers on to ...

you’re definitely not alone. No longer confined to hipster breakfast spots, sourdough bread is firmly integrated into cafes, restaurant menus, and supermarket shelves across the country.

Thought sourdough was just for bread? These recipes from specialist sourdough baker Vanessa Kimbell will upend your expectations in the sweetest way. Did you hop on the great sourdough bandwagon ...