sourdough

Sourdough is the cornerstone of beloved traditional and contemporary recipes. Renowned for its fluffy, delicate texture, it’s perfectly suited for both sweet and savoury baking. What’s more, well-prepared sourdough stays soft even the next day – a feature any baking enthusiast will definitely appreciate.  

How to make the best sourdough?  

The secret to perfect sourdough lies in preparing the starter properly. Wondering how to make a sourdough starter? Simply combine some yeast, lukewarm milk, sugar and flour, and then let it ferment in a warm place. Afterwards, mix it together with flour, eggs, milk or water and other ingredients specified in your recipe. The key to a fluffy sourdough lies in thorough kneading and patience during the rising process – the longer it rests, the better the final texture will be. To get a dough that is as light as a feather, make sure to use high-quality ingredients and follow the preparation process to the letter.  

What can you make with sourdough?  

Sourdough is incredibly versatile. It’s the base for delicious treats like curd cheese or poppy seed sourdough cakes that will transport you back to your grandmother’s kitchen. You can also bake fluffy bread rolls, cinnamon swirls, buns, doughnuts, or pancakes. That said, sourdough is also great for savoury dishes. Use it to prepare potato or curd cheese scones, ham rolls, pretzels, savoury sticks, or even sourdough pizza dough and pizza wreaths. Last but not least, sourdough can even be transformed into perfect burger buns.