How To Make Sourdough More Sour?

Use a more mature starter

Feed the starter less frequently

Keep the starter at a cooler temperature

Use a higher hydration starter

Increase the prefermented flour percentage

Extend the bulk fermentation

Retard the dough in the refrigerator longer

Use a stiffer starter for more acetic acidity

Use whole grain flour in the starter or dough

Reduce the amount of commercial yeast, if used

Refresh the starter with less frequent, larger feedings

Let the starter peak and then fall before using it

Build flavor with multiple levain refreshments

Use a lower inoculation and longer fermentation

Ferment dough at cooler room temperature

Keep the dough covered during long cold proofing

Use rye flour in small amounts

Avoid overfeeding the starter before baking

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