Sourdough Bread Recipe With Starter, No Yeast (Easy Method)

Jump to Section The Quick Answer You can make real sourdough bread using just a starter, flour, water, and salt — no commercial yeast needed. The wild yeast and bacteria in an active sourdough starter provide all the leavening power. The recipe below uses a classic 70% hydration formula, takes about 24 hours from mix […]
Does Sourdough Bread Spike Blood Sugar? What the Research Says

Jump to Section The Quick Answer Yes, sourdough bread does raise blood sugar — but significantly less than white bread or most commercial breads. The long fermentation process breaks down some of the starches and produces lactic acid, which slows glucose absorption. Studies consistently show sourdough produces a smaller glucose and insulin spike than yeasted […]