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Mastering Sourdough: 18 Essential Tips Every Baker Should Know
Baking sourdough bread can be a rewarding yet daunting process, filled with nuances that are often unspoken. Today, we'll dive into 18 fundamental tips that every aspiring baker should understand to improve their sourdough baking journey.
1. Start with Whole Grain Flour for Your Starter
Using whole grain flour, such as whole wheat or rye, can jumpstart your sourdough starter due to a higher concentration of wild yeast and bacteria present on the grain's hull. This initial environment encourages faster fermentation compared to white flour, which may lead to a longer wait.