Sourdough Starter Maintenance: Nurturing the Heart of Artisan Breads
Sourdough starter maintenance is the process of keeping a sourdough starter, a fermented dough made from flour and water, alive and active. In the world of artisan baking, sourdough starters are highly valued for their ability to impart a unique sour flavor and chewy texture to breads. One striking example is the famous San Francisco sourdough bread, which owes its distinct tang and crust to the local wild yeast and bacteria strains present in the city’s sourdough starters.