Sourdough starter

It is believed that the use of sourdough in bread leavening developed in ancient Egypt in approximately...

• 1000 BC

• 3000 BC

• 1000 AD

• 2000 BC

If a sourdough starter is active what will it do when dropped in water?

• Float

• Sink

How many hours should be left in between feeding a sourdough starter?

• 36

• 12

• 6

• 24

A sourdough starter is a culture of...

• Bacteria and yeast

• Viruses and yeast

• Bacteria and protists

Which of these is NOT a sign that a sourdough starter is ready to use?

• Light airy texture

• Change in colour

• Visible bubbles after feeding

• Tangy aroma

How confident do you feel that you could continue to feed your sourdough starter?

• Very

• Quite

• Not very

• Not at all

How confident do you feel that you could check if your sourdough starter was ready to use??

• Very

• Not quite

• Not very

• Not at all