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Sourdough Starter
Definition
A living culture of wild yeast and beneficial bacteria (primarily lactic acid bacteria) that naturally occurs in flour and the environment. It's maintained by regular feeding with flour and water and used to leaven bread instead of commercial yeast.
Henry's Tips
- •Name it! You're more likely to feed something called 'Herman' than 'that jar in the back of the fridge.'