Which Flour to Use for Sourdough Bread:  A Complete Guide

Which Flour to Use for Sourdough Bread: A Complete Guide

If you’re a complete beginner, organic strong white bread flour made from hard wheat is the best option.  This flour will: – give you the easiest and strongest gluten development – will be easiest to knead and shape – will give the best rise in the oven

Organic Flour vs Non-Organic Flour for Sourdough Bread

Non-organic flours are often bleached, which means they are chemically treated to whiten and age the flour Organic flour tends to have a higher mineral content.

– gives a less flavorful loaf – still gave a good rise and structure to the bread – made my sourdough starter smell much more acidic and ‘chemically’ (rather like nail varnish) – sourdough starter seemed less active

What Happens if I use non-organic flour to bake sourdough bread?

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Which Flour to Use for Sourdough Bread:  A Complete Guide