Sour Bread (Noun)
Meaning
Made with a starter of a small amount of dough in which fermentation is active.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The artisanal bakery specialized in making traditional sour bread using a starter that had been passed down through generations.
- Bread buffs praised the distinctive tang of the sour bread, crafted from a natural starter that gave it a unique flavor profile.
- She spent hours perfecting her sour bread recipe, experimenting with different types of flour to complement the slightly sour taste of the starter.
- Sour bread was a staple in the old country, where bakers would often share their starters with neighbors to create a sense of community.
- The recipe for sour bread called for a small amount of active starter to be mixed with flour, water, and salt, then left to rise for several hours.