Sourdough Science Sourdough has been around for over 5,000 years—but we’re still uncovering its secrets. This experiment set out to answer one fascinating question: If you feed different sourdoughs with the same flour, will they all start to behave—and taste—the same? The Experiment Setup We invited  15 bakers —seven professionals and eight passionate hobbyists—from around the world to take part in a unique sourdough experiment. Each baker received the  same bag of flour , di

Sourdough Science Your sourdough starter is alive—home to  billions of microorganisms  working together in a delicate balance. Some produce  lactic acid , others  acetic acid , and together they shape the flavor, texture, and behavior of your dough. But why does your sourdough change over time?Why does it sometimes smell fruity, other times sharp or vinegary? This video dives into the  microbial magic  behind sourdough fermentation. Learn how temperature, flour, feeding sched