West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — The magic of sourdough bread lies in its humble beginnings: a simple starter made of flour and water. As it ferments, the starter develops a distinct sour smell, which is the hallmark of sourdough.
“In order to have a good basis to start sourdough like it takes you a good week to get a consistent starter so a lot of people take about a week or two start their starter and then start the process of making their sourdough,” said Barbie Abad Hive Bakery and Cafe’s head pastry chef.
To bake sourdough, all you need is water, flour, salt, and your starter. But patience is key, as the process takes time. “For us, it’s a two-day process,” said Abad…