SOURDOUGH from Cultures for Health
Q. Are sourdough cultures reusable? A. Yes, our sourdough cultures are traditional starter cultures and are meant to be used for many years. We even know someone who has had their sourdough culture for over 30 years!
Q. Some sourdough starters available online involve just adding a small amount of powder to each batch. How are your sourdough cultures different? A. Cultures that require you to add some powder to each batch are manufactured yeasts of sorts, not true sourdough starter. We sell only traditional sourdough cultures.
Q. I found instructions online for making a sourdough starter from scratch. What are the advantages of purchasing an established sourdough culture? A. Although it is possible to create a sourdough culture from scratch, using an established sourdough culture has several advantages. First, it’s easier. Creating a starter from scratch involves a lot of effort over a seven-day period (feeding the starter each day, switching containers, etc.). Second, it is faster to use an established culture as it can generally be ready to bake within 1 to 4 days (no changing of containers required). Finally, with an established starter, you can be assured that the sourdough culture will have a pleasant taste. Not all wild yeast is created equal and we don’t all live somewhere with pleasant tasting yeast so capturing wild yeast where you live may not yield the desired effects.
Choosing a Sourdough Starter Q. What are the primary differences between sourdough starters? A. The primary differences between the sourdough cultures are the types of flour they were grown with (white, rye, or whole wheat) and the different wild yeast from their respective geographic regions. Several cultures do have some unique properties:
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