Block off a weekend to bake this delicious homemade loaf.
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Lovely Loaves
If you fancy yourself a baker, at some point it's time to move on from cakes and experiment with breads — and sourdough is one of the most popular recipes that project cookers like to try. Sourdough is complex, tangy bread, but it actually only requires a handful of ingredients to come to life. Of course, you'll need some other things: You'll need to learn some new words (like "levain" and "autolyse"). You'll need some sourdough starter. And you'll need a good bit of time — let's just say sourdough is pretty lazy (read: it likes to rest!). But once you're done, you'll feel quite accomplished, and have enough loaves for two parties!