Bread Baking Archives • Butter For All

Sourdough has been my obsession for 23 years now—there’s just something magical about nurturing that wild yeast starter and turning simple flour and water into something nourishing and delicious. I’ve gotten so many questions over those years about all the fun (and sometimes confusing) lingo that comes with bread baking, especially when we’re talking sourdough. …

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My recommendation is to buy sustainable pastured meats and raw dairy ingredients.

Grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes should be organically grown and either soaked, sprouted, or fermented for ease in digestion and boosted nutrition.

Please shop locally for organic seasonal produce and support small family farms whenever possible.

I encourage you to buy organic, non-GMO options whenever possible.

I call on you to support local, biodiverse farms and local food producers.

I urge you to eat seasonally and preserve and ferment foods for future use.

I empower you to grow your own vegetables, fruit, and animals for food, fat, and hides.

I implore you to foster relationships with organic farmers in your area and help support their efforts for a more sustainable future.

The Baker’s Glossary of Sourdough Terminology and Traditional Breads