Have you jumped on the Sourdough Bread craze? It began during the Pandemic era, but has actually taken off as a frugal alternative to the crazy increase in food prices, and is healthier for you too! Here's some ideas to get you started on making homemade Sourdough Bread for beginners.
How to Make Homemade Sourdough Bread
This was one of the first loaves I made. It's made from King Arthur Bread flour. I used a 50/50 blend of Unbleached White Bread Flour and Whole Wheat Flour.
These rustic artisan Sourdough Bread boules are also great as they can be made in different sizes, and work out well when hollowed out for soup bread bowls.
Rye Sourdough Bread
This is a Rye Sourdough Bread. It's a little denser than a White Sourdough Bread. I have to look around for an easier version, as this is harder to make than a traditional Sourdough Bread.
I've also made discard Sourdough recipes, for Apple Cake, English Muffins and Sandwich Bread loaves. Actually, I haven't bought bread since October. I'm trying to be more frugal in the kitchen, save some money, and eat healthier without all of the added preservatives and chemicals that are in the foods today. It's amazing what you will be able to produce for your family with a little flour, salt, water and a bit of your time.
Many years ago, I had a San Francisco original Sourdough Starter, but things happened, I got busy with life. Now I decided to try again. It's actually not that hard. Rather than make my own starter, I purchased a few, one from King Arthur Flour already established, and another from Ron Tressler.
I joined a few Sourdough Facebook groups and searched YouTube for recipes and blog recommendations. These sites will get you started.
If you want a few good Facebook Groups, check out Sourdough Discard Recipes and The Pantry Mama.
