When Yeasts Attack: A First Experience with Naturally Leavened Bread
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The ambitious home baker inevitably gets the urge to try baking Sourdough. It's like... like... well, I'm not sure what it is like, but it brings a whole new level of of experimentation to the baking process. It's fun. And it tastes amazing.
I've tried it once before, a few years ago, but ended up abandoning my starter when my son was born. There were only so many organisms I had the time to nurture, and, alas, my starter did not make the cut.
I tried creating another starter a few weeks ago. This time I had more luck.
I'm sharing my experience, some pictures, and a bit of background on sourdough below.