You don't have to be a professional baker to know how to make delicious sourdough at home. You just need the right ingredients, instructions, and equipment. Baking sourdough may take a little patience but the result will be so rewarding!
Whether you're a novice or a proficient bread baker, our helpful how-to guides and simple loaf recipe will provide you with everything you need to get started with sourdough.
So you may be wondering, what is sourdough?
For a quick summary, it is bread made without commercial yeast that is slowly fermented. Instead of yeast, it is made with a live fermented culture called the sourdough starter, which is what makes the bread rise.
The popularity of sourdough bread continues to grow because it's a healthier alternative to supermarket loaves, and it's easy for the body to digest. Plus, it tastes delicious!
Before you can make a sourdough loaf or other sourdough-based foods, you will need to pre-ferment a mixture of flour and water, also known as the sourdough starter.
What is a sourdough starter?
The sourdough starter is a live culture, once combined, the starter will begin to ferment, cultivating the naturally occurring wild yeasts and bacteria present within the flour.
Follow our simple guide on how to make a sourdough starter with Kilner's® Sourdough Starter Set.
How do I make sourdough bread?
Bake the perfect homemade sourdough loaf by using just 4 ingredients. Follow this sourdough recipe to create a bread that has a delicious crusted top and a tangy taste with a slightly chewy texture.