Unit goals: Learn about the behavior of microorganisms in mother culture, about the development of microflora, and the symbiosis of yeast and bacteria. Learn to build starter cultures to recipes of world-class baking experts, and to evaluate culture development. Learn how you can put leftover sourdough culture to good use.
THEORY
Watch the video "Sourdough. Part 1: History, Uses, Microbiology" Download presentation and do the self-assesment test Go to theory
PRACTICE
Watch the video instruction "Building sourdough cultures" and study the recipes based on leftover sourdough. Do practical assignments Analyze results Complete reports and get feedback Go to practice
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
For the most inquisitive. Video with Jeffry Hamelman about the starter (sourdough) generation (behavior) and application of the starter (sourdough) residues Go to additional materials page
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