The Secret Life of Sourdough: The Science Behind the Tangy Loaf

By: Natale Hall Introduction The art of making a perfectly crusted sourdough loaf dates back to around 2,000 B.C., when the Ancient Egyptians discovered that a combination of flour, water, and environmental contamination resulted in the formation of bubbly and delicious bread1. Four thousand years later, sourdough experienced a massive resurgence in popularity during the … Continue reading The Secret Life of Sourdough: The Science Behind the Tangy Loaf