Description
Sourdough is a bread made by the fermentation of dough using wild lactobacillaceae and yeast. Lactic acid from fermentation imparts a sour taste and improves keeping qualities.
One of the oldest sourdough breads dates from 3700 BCE and was excavated in Switzerland, but the origin of sourdough fermentation likely relates to the origin of agriculture in the Fertile Crescent and Egypt several thousand years earlier.
Sourdough bread is a type of bread that is made with a sourdough starter. This starter is made with flour, water, and yeast, and it is used to leaven the bread. The dough for sourdough bread is usually made with a combination of bread flour and whole wheat flour. At times other ingredients are added to the bread. Sourdough bread has a slightly sour taste and a chewy texture. It is often used for making sandwiches, and it can also be eaten on its own.
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