Why eat sourdough bread?

Sourdough bread has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years thanks to its health benefits and exceptional taste. Unlike modern baked goods with admixture of yeast, sourdough bread is prepared using natural yeast, which gives it unique properties.

What is sourdough bread?

Sourdough bread is a pastry made from flour, water and natural yeast. This process creates bread with a characteristic sour taste and dense texture. The preparation of sourdough bread is time-consuming, but the resulting product is rich in taste and nutritional value.

Difference Between Sourdough and Yeast

Leaven and yeast are both leavening agents, but they differ in several ways:

• Yeast : A natural mixture of flour and water containing yeast and lactic acid bacteria. Sourdough ferments more slowly than yeast, which allows for a more complex breakdown of starches and proteins.

• Yeast : A commercial product containing highly concentrated yeast. It acts more quickly, which leads to a quick rise of the dough and does not achieve the same depth of flavors as yeast.

Why eat sourdough bread?

• Health benefits : Slow fermentation lowers the glycemic index of bread, which helps keep blood sugar levels stable and is more digestible.

• Taste and texture : Sourdough bread has a richer, more pronounced taste and texture. It stays fresh longer and thanks to fermentation, unique aromatic substances are created that give the bread a unique taste.

• Natural ingredients : Sourdough bread is made from purely natural ingredients without industrial additives.

How to start baking sourdough bread at home

1. Preparation of sourdough : Mix 100 g of whole grain flour and 100 ml of water in a glass. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature, adding equal amounts of flour and water each day, until foam begins to form and a characteristic sour smell develops (usually 5-7 days).

2. Basic recipe for sourdough bread : Mix 500 g of flour, 300 ml of water, 100 g of sourdough and salt to taste. Let the dough rise for 4-6 hours, then shape it and continue to rise for another 2-4 hours. Bake at 230°C for about 30-40 minutes until the bread is golden brown.

Sourdough bread offers many health benefits and an unforgettable taste. If you are looking for a way to improve your diet and enjoy quality homemade baked goods, try baking sourdough bread. Do not hesitate to visit our bistro, where we will gladly advise you and offer you the best sourdough bread in Prague. More about the bread sale here .