How is Sourdough Different From Other Breads? Find Out
by Harish Damo Professional ChefUnlike most breads which are leavened with baker's yeast, sourdough is a
slow fermented bread made typically using flour, a culture (consisting of wild
yeast and bacteria), water and sometimes salt. What makes it unique is that it
does not require commercial baker's yeast to rise. In fact, the first sourdough
was created thousands of years ago, likely in Ancient Egypt, long before
baker's yeast was available, and sourdough has been the leavening agent used to
make bread for most of human history.
So what helps sourdough get its light, airy texture? The devil really is
in the detail. Or rather, the sourdough starter / culture. This mix of flour,
wild yeast, water and bacteria (which usually takes 3-5 days to make) starts a
slow leavening process and ferments the sugars in the dough, helping the bread
rise and acquire its characteristic texture. This process also helps the
sourdough bread get its unique aroma, taste and flavour.
Interestingly, sourdough bread also has a lot of health benefits as
compared to other breads. The slow fermentation process kills some
hard-to-digest proteins and enzymes found in flour and people who are sensitive
to gluten are often able to digest sourdough without any problems. Sourdough
bread contains more vitamins and antioxidants than other breads, and allows
your body to better absorb the nutrients in the bread. And the sourdough
fermentation process may help you maintain good gut health too.
Coming to the taste, contrary to the name, a sourdough need not taste
overwhelmingly sour. The flavour can be mildly sour or tangy depending on how
the sourdough starter (culture) is taken care of, and how the dough is made.
Unlike other breads, a sourdough is fairly easy to make (once you have the
starter prepared), requires simple ingredients and can be baked in any shape
and size. You have to literally just mix everything together in a baking tin
and wait for the bread to get baked.
But if you’re someone who isn't fanatical about making your own starter,
you can get sourdough bread online from Sorrentina. Their chefs are committed to bringing authentic
Italian flavours to your doorstep. They are trained in Italy and handcraft
fresh loaves of sourdough bread using simple ingredients like High Protein
Wheat flour, their very own Sourdough Culture and In-House Spice Mix.
Passionate about bringing authentic foods to your kitchen, their chefs use
traditional recipes and age-old techniques to hand knead fresh batches of
sourdough bread every day. They deliver authentic Italian food products across areas in
Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. And the best part is, you can enjoy the same day
delivery experience if you place an order before 4pm! No more waiting for that
perfect sourdough starter to be ready.
Toasted sourdough bread with fresh butter and marmalade tastes
great, but did you know it can be eaten in multiple ways? Here are a few ideas
to get you started:
Sandwiches: You can use our
crusty sourdough with that oh-so-airy interior as a base for sandwiches with
avocado and tomato, smoked salmon, roast pork, pickled cucumber and anything
else you fancy! Get our dips and sauces to use as spreads for your sandwiches
and enjoy the real taste of Italy.
Bread Pudding: Did you know you can use our sourdough to
bake bread pudding? All you have to do is toast slices of our sourdough with a
layer of artichokes, cheese and a mix of milk and eggs and then set for baking.
Breads Crumbs and Croutons: You can use our
sourdough to create flavourful bread crumbs that taste great with creamy soups.
You can also cut our sourdough into small pieces, coat them in butter and bake
them into flavourful croutons that will just vanish off the plate.
Go ahead, let your creativity soar, Sorrentina has the perfect sourdough
bread for you!
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