Flour choice shapes the bacteria in sourdough starters, even though the same yeast dominates across all types.

Sourdough fermentation is an ancient biotechnology that has recently experienced a resurgence in scientific interest. At its core, the process is characterised by the symbiotic relationship between ...

The microbes living in sourdough starters don’t just appear by chance—they’re shaped by what bakers feed them. New research shows that while the same hardy yeast tends to dominate sourdough starters ...

Sourdough has quietly existed for thousands of years, but in the past few, it has exploded into a full‑blown cultural ...

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If you were one of the many amateur bakers who learned to bake sourdough bread during lockdown, you'll know how complex a ...