National Sourdough Bread Day 2021: How To Bake The Bread In 3 Easy Steps

National Sourdough Bread Day is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate one of the oldest leavened bread in the world.

What Is Sourdough Bread?

Sourdough bread is made from a dough that is produced through a long fermentation process using lactobacilli and yeasts. Naturally occurring yeasts and friendly bacteria are used to cultivate it, which gives the bread a slightly sour yet pleasant taste.

The bread can be consumed in a variety of ways and acts as a great side dish for any meal. Sourdough bread crumbs can also serve as flavorful toppings for soups and stews. It can also be eaten as toast for breakfast, among other ways.

One of the most famous places where sourdough bread is made in the U.S. is San Francisco, California.

How Is Sourdough Bread Day Celebrated?

One can celebrate National Sourdough Bread Day by relishing the bread made with naturally occurring yeasts.

It is observed by including the delicious bread in your diet for the day. One can also try baking some homemade sourdough bread and using it with different dishes to mark the occasion.

Here’s A Simple and Easy Recipe To Make It At Home: [Courtesy: Allrecipes.com]

Ingredients Required:

• 1 cup sourdough starter
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup corn oil
• 6 cups bread flour

Directions:

Step 1: Mix sugar, corn oil, salt, water and 1 cup of sourdough starter together in a large bowl. Sift the flour and add to the mixture. Grease or oil the dough. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise overnight.

Step 2: The next day, knead the dough for 10 minutes. Divide in half, and place it into two greased 4x8 inch bread pans. Allow the dough to double in size.

Step 3: Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and taps hollow. Turn out to cool on wire racks.