Sourdough Basics
Learn all about sourdough. What is it, why would you use it, what are the health benefits, and how do you get started? We give you helpful tips on starting a starter, keeping it alive, and simple recipes to get started baking.
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Learn all about sourdough. What is it, why would you use it, what are the health benefits, and how do you get started? We give you helpful tips on starting a starter, keeping it alive, and simple recipes to get started baking.
Learn all about sourdough. What is it, why would you use it, what are the health benefits, and how do you get started? We give you helpful tips on starting a starter, keeping it alive, and simple recipes to get started baking.
Sourdough has stormed social media and the world in the last few years. More people are returning to this traditional form of baking and bread making because of its flavor, unique characteristics, and health and digestibility benefits. Whether you want to test your ability to eat sourdough if other forms of bread may bother you, or you just want to bake more flavorful items at home, you will be able to start confidently, or boost your skills to add some new recipes.
Note- this course does not cover bread baking. There are great courses on that. This is for getting started using sourdough and other tasty treats you can make with it. We will teach you a variety of "discard recipes", meaning recipes you can make simply with your sourdough, or with the "discard" or extra starter when you're making bread. These are favorite recipes that you will find yourself making regularly.
We hope you enjoy this introduction and can't wait to hear what you make.
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Cultural Revivalists Introduction
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Understand what sourdough is, the health benefits of sourdough, and why you would use it.
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Join a sourdough enthusiasts' online forum
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Engaging in discussions with sourdough enthusiasts can broaden your perspectives and access to collective knowledge.
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Identify active online forums dedicated to sourdough
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Create a profile and join the community
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Participate in discussions and ask questions
Follow online tutorials on sourdough discard recipes
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Guided tutorials provide step-by-step instructions to help you master sourdough discard recipes, expanding your culinary repertoire.
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Search for reputable online sources for sourdough discard recipes
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Choose a recipe that aligns with your preferences
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Follow the instructions carefully, making notes of any variations or adaptations you make
Attend a live sourdough baking demonstration
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Observing experts demonstrate sourdough techniques can provide valuable insights and enhance your hands-on skills.
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Research upcoming sourdough baking demonstrations in your area
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Register for a demonstration that aligns with your interests
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Attend the demonstration and take notes on the techniques used
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Ask questions and engage with the demonstrators
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Create a sourdough-inspired blog article
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By authoring a blog article, you'll solidify your understanding of the principles and applications of sourdough.
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Brainstorm topic ideas related to sourdough
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Research and gather information on your chosen topic
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Write an outline for your article, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
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Craft compelling and informative content, citing your sources where appropriate
Develop sourdough recipes and share them online
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Experimenting with new sourdough recipes will enhance your practical skills and deepen your knowledge of sourdough's versatility.
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Experiment with different flavor combinations and techniques
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Document your recipes, including ingredients, instructions, and your observations
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Share your recipes on a cooking blog or online forum
Enter a local sourdough baking competition
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Participation in sourdough baking competitions can showcase your skills, push your boundaries, and provide valuable feedback.
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Research and identify sourdough baking competitions in your area
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Review the competition guidelines and prepare accordingly
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Create and practice your sourdough recipe
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Enter the competition and present your sourdough creation
Join a sourdough enthusiasts' online forum
Show steps
Engaging in discussions with sourdough enthusiasts can broaden your perspectives and access to collective knowledge.
Show steps
- Identify active online forums dedicated to sourdough
- Create a profile and join the community
- Participate in discussions and ask questions
Follow online tutorials on sourdough discard recipes
Show steps
Guided tutorials provide step-by-step instructions to help you master sourdough discard recipes, expanding your culinary repertoire.
Show steps
- Search for reputable online sources for sourdough discard recipes
- Choose a recipe that aligns with your preferences
- Follow the instructions carefully, making notes of any variations or adaptations you make
Attend a live sourdough baking demonstration
Show steps
Observing experts demonstrate sourdough techniques can provide valuable insights and enhance your hands-on skills.
Show steps
- Research upcoming sourdough baking demonstrations in your area
- Register for a demonstration that aligns with your interests
- Attend the demonstration and take notes on the techniques used
- Ask questions and engage with the demonstrators
Create a sourdough-inspired blog article
Show steps
By authoring a blog article, you'll solidify your understanding of the principles and applications of sourdough.
Show steps
- Brainstorm topic ideas related to sourdough
- Research and gather information on your chosen topic
- Write an outline for your article, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion
- Craft compelling and informative content, citing your sources where appropriate
Develop sourdough recipes and share them online
Show steps
Experimenting with new sourdough recipes will enhance your practical skills and deepen your knowledge of sourdough's versatility.
Show steps
- Experiment with different flavor combinations and techniques
- Document your recipes, including ingredients, instructions, and your observations
- Share your recipes on a cooking blog or online forum
Enter a local sourdough baking competition
Show steps
Participation in sourdough baking competitions can showcase your skills, push your boundaries, and provide valuable feedback.
Show steps
- Research and identify sourdough baking competitions in your area
- Review the competition guidelines and prepare accordingly
- Create and practice your sourdough recipe
- Enter the competition and present your sourdough creation
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