SHREVEPORT, La. - Sourdough has been around for thousands of years, dating all the way back to ancient Egypt. Some say it was discovered by accident, but today it remains one of the most delicious and nutritious ways to make bread.

September is National Sourdough Month, and in Courtney's Kitchen we're talking about how sourdough works with a brief overview of how to make delicious creations with it.

Start with the starter

Unlike regular bread, sourdough doesn’t rely on packaged yeast or preservatives. Instead, it begins with a starter, just flour and water that naturally ferments over time. This fermentation creates wild yeast and beneficial bacteria, giving sourdough its signature tang. It’s the lactic acid produced during fermentation that creates that slight sour flavor, hence the n

See Full Page