González Alonso explains, “We observed that sourdoughs develop into stable microbial ecosystems, with lactic acid bacteria and yeasts in a complex balance. A higher fiber content barely altered this ...

New research shows that sourdough fermentation does more than make bread rise—it transforms wheat fibers in unexpected ways. Scientists found that enzymes already present in wheat, activated by the ...

Those of you who’ve never had a real sourdough have never had real bread. Good food fights back a little when you eat it, and a proper sourdough, with its crispy crust and tangy center, certainly fits ...

Sourdough bread has become a bakery cornerstone around the world. The leavened bread has gradually risen in popularity for its superfood ability — and it’s a bread that’s existed for over thousands of ...

The University of Minnesota has been researching the effects of dough fermentation and wheat variety in creating bread that is easier to digest. Sourdough bread, like these loaves baked by Loni Larson ...

Today's first recipe is an old-fashioned American one for salt-rising bread. According to the Cook's and Diner's Dictionary, this bread "depends for rising on the fermentation of a mixture of salt, ...

Chefs and home baker’s wishing to start baking their own sourdough might be interested in a new Sourdough fermentation jar starter kit created by Borgla and launched via Indiegogo this month. The ...

Sourdough bread has become a popular favorite, and many people choose it over regular bread. But what does it actually mean ...

Tying yourself in knots trying to find the healthiest bread for your morning slice of toast? You're not alone if you've landed on sourdough as the healthiest choice - but is sourdough really as ...

Introducing Starts at 60’s new food writer Fiona Weir, who shares a simple long-ferment bread recipe that’s healthier, ...