Fermenting & Culturing

Fermenting and culturing is a central part of a traditional foods kitchen. From our favorite saurkraut recipe, kombucha made with honey, sourdough pizza and, of course, sourdough english muffins, you'll find easy step by step recipes for all your favorite lacto-ferments, probiotic beverages and desserts, and sourdough recipes.

Category: Fermenting & Culturing

Is raw dairy good for you? What about lactose intolerance or avoiding dairy for gut health? What about the "experts" who say to avoid dairy completely? Watch, listen, or read to find out my answers! | AskWardee.tv

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Debunking 4 Sourdough Myths (& How To Overcome Them)

Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (with Video) | Healthy gluten-free sourdough? Yes, it's totally possible... and it's delicious! Sharon Kane, the expert gluten-free baker behind Gluten-Free Sourdough Company, has launched a product line of gluten-free sourdough bread mixes and starters. She sent me a few mixes to try, and my family absolutely loves them. I made a video to show you how how easy and wonderful they are! | GNOWFGLINS.com

Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (with FREE Video)

Lori L. asks, "Is the sourdough bread bought in the store made with a live culture or a flavoring?" In other words, is store-bought sourdough TRUE sourdough? Watch, listen, or read to learn the truth! | AskWardee.tv

Is Store-Bought Sourdough TRUE Sourdough? #AskWardee 057

“Can I feed my sourdough starter different flours? If so, how often?” Watch, listen, or read to learn how often you can change flours while still keeping your starter happy!

Can I Feed My Sourdough Starter Different Flours? #AskWardee 021

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Can I Use Reverse Osmosis Water For Fermenting, Culturing, & Sourdough? #AskWardee 138

The Best & Healthiest Flours For Sourdough #AskWardee 065

The Best & Healthiest Flours For Sourdough #AskWardee 065

Can you freeze sourdough starter? The short answer is: yes. Some people just put the sourdough starter as-is in a bag in the freezer, yet I'm going to suggest a better way to do it... My way takes up less space and is easier to share with others. Watch, listen, or read to learn the best way to freeze sourdough starter and then bring it back to life! | AskWardee.tv

How To Freeze Your Sourdough Starter {Best Way} #AskWardee 059

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Feeding Your Sourdough Starter… More Than Just Flour! #AskWardee 150

You have a thriving sourdough starter, and now you're ready to transition to 5,000-year-old einkorn -- an ancient variety of wheat that's healthier and has less gluten than modern wheat. Watch, listen, or read to learn how to transition a sourdough starter to einkorn. Plus, get my FREE no-knead einkorn sourdough bread recipe! | AskWardee.tv

How To Transition A Sourdough Starter To Einkorn #AskWardee 069

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How To Make A Sourdough Starter (FAQs, care tips, recipes & more!)

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Is Aged Flour Really Better For Sourdough? #AskWardee 122

Is it possible to make thick raw milk yogurt in the Instant Pot? In other words... can you skip the pasteurizing step, retaining all the raw goodness of your milk, and still end up with thick yogurt? Find out here!

Raw Milk Yogurt {Instant Pot}

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Why Won’t My Sourdough Bread Rise? How To Know When Your Starter Is Strong Enough For Bread-Baking

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Does Sourdough Bread Get Moldy? +Troubleshooting Dense Sourdough Bread #AskWardee 110

Did you know that the process of using and feeding a gluten-free sourdough starter is very similar to a traditional sourdough starter? Watch, listen, or read for tips and resources to get you started! | AskWardee.tv

Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter Basics #AskWardee 009

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Sourdough Tips, Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions (KYF092, 167)

Stack of sourdough pancakes topped with butter, fresh berries, and maple syrup.

15+ Sourdough Discard Recipes