The loaf begins with a sourdough starter, often called a "mother," which is a mixture of wild yeast and Lactobacillus bacteria that feeds on flour and water. A sought-after starter may be passed ...

Sourdough bread has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to its delicious flavor and amazing health benefits. However, it can be intimidating to start making sourdough bread, especially ...

Also known as sourdough starters, they are usually found in jars with curious names written on top, living off a mixture of flour and water. They require close monitoring to keep them healthy and ...

If you’re overwhelmed or don’t have a week to go through the whole discard and feed process to get a sourdough starter going, you can also buy one online (we won’t tell!). King Arthur Flour ...

This guide can help you troubleshoot what is potentially the hardest part of sourdough bread making: the natural yeast starter. Whether you’re taking your first crack at it, or you’ve already ...

Sandra Fitzgerald is getting ready to celebrate her bakery's first anniversary. Fitzgerald discovered her passion for ...

In a way, you've joined a club. You are the owner of a sourdough starter. What's the point? Why not just buy bread from the nice guys at the neighborhood bakery? And for that matter, what's wrong ...

Buy from Wild Clementine Co. If you like to ... alongside my cookie sheets. For my sourdough starter, I also tested the Sourdough Home, which you may have seen Instagram breadfluencers championing.

I’ve shared sourdough recipes every January, first on my Twice as Tasty blog and more recently in this column. I’m excited to ...