How are mesophilic and thermophilic yogurts different from each other?
How are mesophilic and thermophilic yogurts different from each other? The primary difference between mesophilic and thermophilic yogurts is the temperature at which they are cultured (fermented). Mesophilic Yogurt: Filmjolk, Matsoni, Piima and Viili varieties Culturing Temperature: Mesophilic yogurts culture at room temperature, typically between 70-80°F (21-27°C). Ease of Preparation: They are easier to make at home because […]
Bake Real Sourdough At Home With The Yukon Sourdough Recipe
Bake Real Sourdough at Home with the Yukon Sourdough Starter Kit There is something deeply satisfying about baking sourdough at home. The crackly crust, the chewy crumb, the tang that develops over time. If that is the kind of bread you want coming out of your oven, the Yukon Sourdough Starter Kit from NW Ferments is a […]
Sourdough Bagel Recipe
Sourdough Bagel Recipe Ingredients 1¼ cups warm water (254 grams) 1½ tablespoons honey (40 grams) ⅔ cup sourdough starter, active and bubbly (110 grams, fed at 100% hydration) 4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (500 grams) 2½ teaspoons salt (14 grams) Instructions Melt the honey in the warm water then stir in the starter […]
Sourdough Pizza Crust
Sourdough Pizza Crust Ingredients ¼-⅓ cup sourdough starter, active and bubbly (50 grams, fed at 100% hydration) ¾ cup water (175 grams) 1 teaspoon olive oil (5 grams) 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams) 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (260 grams) Cornmeal Instructions Mix together starter, water, oil, and salt. Add flour and combine until all […]
Sourdough Sandwich Bread Loaf
Sourdough Sandwich Bread Loaf Ingredients 4⅓ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (510 grams) 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened (56 grams) 1 tablespoon sugar (14 grams) 2 teaspoons salt (10 grams) 1¼ cups warm water (280 grams) 1½ teaspoons honey (12 grams) ¼-⅓ cup sourdough starter, active and bubbly (50 grams, fed at 100% hydration) […]
Kombucha Marinade
Kombucha Marinade Try it with meats, veggies, tempeh, tofu & more. A great way to use extra strong Kombucha! Ingredients Kombucha- the stronger the better! Oil of your choice- high smoke point oils are best Garlic- minced fresh or powder Onion- minced fresh or powder Salt- not too much, it can cause meat to dry […]
Apple Cinnamon Water Kefir
Apple Cinnamon Water Kefir Ingredients 4 cups finished water kefir (grains removed) 1 cup unfiltered apple cider (or to taste) 1/4 cinnamon stick Instructions Combine ingredients in a jar with an airtight lid. Let sit at room temperature for 2 days. Remove cinnamon stick and refrigerate. It will keep for quite awhile, but will taste […]
Bread Machine (From King Arthur Flour)
Sourdough Rye Bread – For Bread Machine (From King Arthur Flour) Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 large egg 1 cup sourdough starter, fed and active, any variety is fine 1/3 cup water 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white rye flour 1 1/2 teaspoons […]
Getting Started: An Introduction to Cultures
Getting Started: An Introduction to Cultures Welcome to the world of cultures! There’s much to learn and the more you learn the more you can experiment yourself. It can be an awful lot to take in all at once, so we decided to make a journal of sorts so that if you’re new to this […]
Whole Wheat and Rye Sourdough Bread (From King Arthur Flour)
Whole Wheat and Rye Sourdough Bread (From King Arthur Flour) Ingredients 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 3/4 cups lukewarm milk 2 cups sourdough starter, fed or unfed, any variety is fine 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon whole anise seeds 1 cup […]