Sourdough Mastery: Insights from Vitale Sourdough Mastery

In this episode of the Breaking Bread Podcast, host Rachel Parker dives into the art of sourdough baking with insights from Henry Hunter's book, 'Vitale Sourdough Mastery'. The discussion begins with the importance of choosing the right flour for the character it brings to the bread. It progresses to the making and maintenance of a bread starter, emphasizing the impact of feeding schedules and the environment on its activity. The concept of fermentation heating up in the oven by introducing the method of fermentolyse for an elastic dough is introduced. Finally, the show discusses how to shape the dough and bake it for the perfect crust. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to join their Facebook community for more tips and to check out “Vitale Sourdough Mastery” for a deeper exploration of sourdough baking.