- I love to bake and am particularly fond of making my own sourdough bread.
- It isn’t the easiest process, but I think there are simple ways for beginners to get started.
- Investing in a mixer and figuring out your favorite seasoning blends can speed up the process.
Baking my own bread has been a great way to save money — I don’t have to drop $5 or more on a nice loaf at the store. Plus, spending time in the kitchen is a phenomenal stress reducer for me.
Sourdough is one of my favorite things to bake. However, getting it right can be tricky.
Unlike most breads, sourdough doesn’t use the kind of dry yeast you can buy at the store. It rises with the help of a starter, which is a fermented mixture of flour and water that, over time, develops its own wild yeast and bacteria.
The live culture is what gives the loaves their delicious sour flavor.
Here are my best beginner-friendly tips for making your own sourdough at home.
