Sourdough Bread
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Looking for a healthier bread alternative to serve alongside your holiday meals? Need something that serves the masses and accommodates many of the food intolerances? From gluten intolerance to low-FODMAP, Sourdough may be the option for you!
Looking for a healthier bread alternative to serve alongside your holiday meals? Need something that serves the masses and accommodates many of the food intolerances? From gluten intolerance to low-FODMAP, Sourdough may be the option for you!
What is sourdough: Britannica defines sourdough as “leaven made of flour, water, and wild yeasts by a process of fermentation, used to make bread and other baked goods.” (Source)
There are many benefits to eating sourdough. It has the potential to better help stable blood sugar levels, especially compared to regular white bread. Sourdough is also easier to digest as the fiber in it acts as a prebiotic that feeds the good bacteria in the gut. Because it is also easier on the stomach, those with a gluten intolerance have an easier time digesting it and, thus, getting more of the nutrients out of the bread.
Soudough is an excellent source of:
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Folate
- Niacin
- Prebiotic fiber
Sourdough bread is also nut-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.
An easy beginner’s recipe for a starter, loaf, and snacks, and more info can be found here.