Understanding Sourdough

For many sourdough is seen as the preserve of the wealthy or an artisanal luxury bread, but if you look at sourdough through an evolutionary lens then you will quickly realise that it is anything but elitist. In the section below you will find features and articles that will explain more about how fermenting bread is grounded in something that is universal and deeply rooted in our biology. Our bodies, our health, and our entire food system are inherently microbial. We have evolved in a microbial ecosystem, and we thrive best when we are connected and we nurture that ecosystem.

At its heart, sourdough is about working with microbes – Lactic acid bacteria are those invisible allies that have been part of human culture sicne life began.

Sourdough isn’t just a choice for a privileged few; it’s a way for all of us to engage with the natural rhythms of our food and our bodies. Sourdough is accessible, primal, and transformative, and baking reminds us that bread was always meant to nourish, never harm. It’s time we reclaim that connection.

Features and articles on understanding Sourdough