Sourdough Insights Sourdough is more than an ancient baking method, it’s a living example of culture, biodiversity, and craftsmanship. That’s why the  Sourdough Institute  launched  The Quest for Sourdough in 2016 , a global platform dedicated to preserving the diversity of sourdough starters and the stories behind them. Whether you’re a professional baker or a passionate home baker, your sourdough has a place in this global archive. Why register your sourdough? 1. Compare yo

Sourdough Story Have you ever tried a steamed bun? If so, you might be surprised to learn that this soft, fluffy delicacy is actually a sourdough product. Known by names like  bapao ,  mantou , and  baozi , steamed buns are a staple in many Asian cuisines. Whether you've enjoyed them during dim sum or as part of an Indonesian rice table, these buns have a rich history that traces back to northern China. And unlike what many might assume, they’re not made with commercial yeast

Sourdough Insights We’re thrilled to welcome Los Angeles-based baker  Guy Frenkel  as a guest contributor to the Quest for Sourdough blog. Guy has been part of our journey from the very beginning, joining us at the Sourdough Institute in Saint Vith with his starter “Elizabeth”—a culture that’s as creative and expressive as the breads he bakes with it. In his first post, Guy explores a question many sourdough bakers ask themselves: Is my starter any good? And more importantly,

Sourdough Story When we think of sourdough, we usually picture flour and water—maybe rye, wheat, or spelt. But in Japan, sourdough has...

Sourdough Insights When Martina left us with her sourdough she started a journey to visit ten sourdough lovers, people for whom sourdough is important. People who got passionate about it, like you are... In a new book called "Sourdough, Four days to happiness" the journey of this sourdough is written in a very entertaining way by Martina. To find out how the sourdough received its name you have to read the book , or watch the movie of my latest Quest for Sourdough.

Sourdough Story Imagine spending a week surrounded by +150 living sourdough cultures from around the world. That’s exactly what it’s like to refresh the world’s only Sourdough Library—and it’s as magical as it sounds. From Australia to Belgium: A Sourdough Dream Begins Back in 2013, I was working in a remote supermarket bakery in Australia. Sourdough wasn’t yet the global trend it is today, but one article in an Australian baking magazine changed everything. It mentioned some

Sourdough Story Meet Beesham Soogrim , a passionate baker, educator, and sourdough ambassador whose journey began on the sun-drenched...

Sourdough Story What started as a simple holiday in France turned into a life-changing journey for Ralph Nieboer—now a proud sourdough...