Sourdough Bread Making Tips
Jenny and Jeffery Brown, the founders of Izola bakery, share tips on making sourdough bread, including how to create a starter, feed it, and determine when it's ready to bake. Sourdough bread-making has become popular, especially among beginners using social media guidance.
Key Points
- Sourdough bread-making is different from traditional baking
- Starter is made of flour and water, naturally ferments
- Test readiness of starter with visual cues or float test
- Can make various baked goods beyond bread with starter
Pros
- Guidance from experienced bakers
- Growing trend in home baking
- Simple process once starter is established
Cons
- Initial intimidation in creating starter
- Requires care and time to maintain starter