Mastering Sourdough Bread: Step by Step Guidance, Expert Tips and Tricks, and Diverse Recipes to Make Artisan Bread at Home

by Molly Eldridge

A healthy sourdough starter usually smells pleasantly sour with a hint of yeastiness, like beer or ripe fruits. This indicates a balanced, acidic environment ideal for sourdough baking, thanks to lactic and acetic acid bacteria.