Why sourdough starter Why sourdough starter? It is the all natural way to ferment grains before they are consumed so our body can access all the vitamins and minerals in those grains. Grains contain phytic acid which is the principal storage form of the mineral phosphorus, a vital mineral for Read more…
Baking with sourdough starter Sourdough starter is just wild yeast. As most bakers would use commercial yeast for baking, I use sourdough starter instead. Whether you bake professionally or at home, you will be familiar with commercial yeast usually sold in dried, powdered form. This yeast is saccharomyces cerevisiae, a Read more…
Sourdough bread baking workshop It was off to Mooladhara, for a sourdough bread baking workshop. Mooladhara, nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Watagan mountains is the rustic abode of Warwick Quinton. Warwick is an artisan baker. A master craftsman of bread in a world that doesn’t know what real Read more…