I’ve been making sourdough every Sunday for the last 2 years. It’s the most satisfying thing I’ve ever learnt to cook and I learn something new with every loaf I make. Sourdough is made using a wild live yeast (starter or ‘the bug’) and the sour taste comes from bacteria that grows along side the yeast.
My mum is the queen of sourdough in our family and this recipe comes from her many years of perfecting it. Persistence is key when making this bread, I have definitely had my fails over the years but I promise it will all be worth it when you pull the perfect loaf out of the oven! A great loaf (in my opinion) should have a crunchy, bubbly exterior and a gluey centre. The whole process from start to finish is about 9.5 hours but don’t worry 8 of that is waiting for the bread to rise.
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