Sourdough Starter Instructions: Creating a Natural Leavening Agent for Artisan Breads
Sourdough starter instructions provide the steps to create and maintain a natural leavening agent used in the fermentation of artisan breads. This mixture of flour and water, when properly cultivated, yields a symbiotic culture of wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria. A prime example is San Francisco’s renowned tart and tangy bread, a result of the culture’s unique microbial composition.