Sourdough
A flour-and-water culture that brings rise and flavour to bread.
Flour + water → starter → dough → baked bread
A sourdough starter is a community of yeasts and bacteria maintained with flour and water. Yeasts help dough rise, while fermentation develops acidity and flavour. University of Minnesota Extension: Building community with sourdough
The starter is an ingredient, not the finished food. Flour is raw: do not taste uncooked starter, dough or batter. University of Minnesota Extension: Is flour a food safety concern?
Do you enjoy baking regularly?
A starter comes with a feeding routine. Choose a bread project when that routine fits the way you cook.
Sources
- University of Minnesota Extension: Building community with sourdough
- University of Minnesota Extension: Is flour a food safety concern?
Sources checked 11 September 2026.