How is Sourdough Different From Other Breads? Find Out

Unlike 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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