Science on the SPOT: Secrets of Sourdough

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Uploaded by on Mar 24, 2011

Since the Gold Rush days when prospectors baked loaves in their encampments, sourdough bread has been a beloved favorite of the Bay Area. But what is true sourdough bread? It's more than just the tangy flavor. Science on the SPOT visits with Maria Marco of UC Davis and baker Eduardo Morrell to learn more about the secret science of sourdough.

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  • @BlueHen123 The Exporatorium's website says:

    "San Francisco sourdough got its start during the Gold Rush. Without access to commercial yeast, miners had to rely on the yeast present in left-over pieces of dough."

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  • @BlueHen123 Most people believe it comes from the air but in fact it is already in the flour to begin with.

  • Great video! So where did the yeast/bacteria for sour dough first come from?

  • thank you

  • i like it when there is something like this in youtube :)

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