Continued from Part One on Monday April 16. In California we have more than our fair share of live yeast in the air. Catching it and turning it into "sourdough starter" or "natural starter" is pretty ...

Spot the difference at the store before you take it home.

Sourdough relies on a mix of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, rather than baker’s yeast, to leaven the dough. It’s richer in nutrients, less likely to spike your blood sugar, contains lower ...

Recently, there seems to be a renewed interest in sourdough bread, with hundreds of people developing their own starters and practicing home-made recipes. Though making sourdough bread has become a ...

Whether you love to bake your own bread, or prefer to pick up a beautiful loaf from an artisan bakery or even the local supermarket, sourdough is one of the most popular breads at cafes and, ...