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Sourdough Starter

Looking to make your own sourdough bread at home? You may have noticed that there is zero yeast involved, or baking soda or powder, to help with the rise. The only proper way to get your sourdough ...
Getting a sourdough starter off the ground is easier said than done, but Costco has a kit to help. We spoke with an expert to get their take.
This sourdough kit includes the essentials for baking a fresh loaf. Here’s how it performed in the hands of a first-time bread maker.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Baking bread at home can feel intimidating at first—I’ve been there. But with a little patience and ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Baking bread at home can be intimidating, but with some patience and practice, you will be turning out ...
Bake up a loaf of sourdough to enjoy on its own or to incorporate in another recipe, then use the discard to add a touch of tang to waffles, crackers, and more. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, ...
I love to bake, but I usually stick to familiar territory: cookies, brownies, quick breads and the like. The way I see it, baking is supposed to be a fun and relaxing hobby, and sourdough has always ...
Sourdough starter math doesn't have to be complicated, though you will need to do a bit of calculating when prepping starter for larger sourdough recipes.
This story was originally published in April 2020. When I made sourdough starter for the first time, I did not discard the starter after every feeding, as is recommended by many professional bakers. I ...
Baking sourdough bread is inherently old-fashioned, relying on natural fermentation and wild yeast instead of the simple, ...