“Feared” Fermented Foods-8 Points to Change a Picky Eater
Naturally leavened bread is part of the occasionally feared “fermented foods family”, also known as pickled, cultured, and soured. Fermented grain, sourdough, or Natural Leavening has been around since...
View ArticleSugars & Sourdough Starter: Ask the Dietitian
Dear Amy, I recently purchased one of your gluten free starters for my sons who has Celiac and a whole wheat starter for me. He cannot have any sugar except dextrose. Will Natural Leavening even...
View ArticleNatural Leavening Book & Blog & Research
Natural Leavening Book Postponed, Blog Begins, Research Done. Natural leavening is alive and well! European Universities continue to produce new, positive research about natural leavening, also known...
View ArticleFrench Crepes, Quick Naturally Leavened Recipe
Here’s a French pancake naturally leavened recipe that I think you’ll love! You can try this quick batter recipe even if your Natural Leavening is falling or fallen, when it is especially healthy....
View ArticleItalian Salad, Balsamic Dressing, Freshly Baked Croutons Naturally Leavened...
Go green! Here’s a little gift to you from the McClean’s! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Italian Salad with Naturally Leavened Croutons and Balsamic Dressing makes a delightful lunch or dinner first course....
View ArticleNatural Leavening Yeast Sourdough Mold? Ask Amy
Dear Amy, Hey, quick question, will the [Natural Leavening yeast] sourdough mold? My starter turned dark and formed a liquid on top. I thought I killed it. I’m paranoid. Thanks, Emilie M., Provo, UT....
View ArticleNatural Leavening Recipe, Pita Pocket Bread!
Pita Pocket Bread, a Natural Leavening Recipe, is one of our family’s year-round, all-time favorite breads! This is a Natural Leavening Recipe, but pitas can be prepared as an unleavened bread....
View ArticleSour Starter Solution
Dear Amy, Please help me! I started the hard wheat leavening with flour and water and after 36 hours on the counter I made yummy pancakes. I added flour and water to the remaining starter and left it...
View ArticleNatural Leavening Refreshment, Weight & Heat
Inconsistent Natural Leavening Refreshment? Weighty Matter, Hot Topic. Hi Amy – I’ve been trying to get the natural leavening started and am not having any luck. It’s been 36 hours and looks no...
View ArticleSourdough Not Sour, What? The Secret, Natural Leavening!
Dear Amy, I just got a dry start packet, and following your directions, I was wondering, will the yeast be sour if I leave it out? I absolutely DETEST sourdough, and am hoping to be able to start wet...
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