Why sourdough bread is worth the effort
A sourdough loaf of bread is a a big job to make. Even James Beard, that great gourmet of breads, hardly believed it was worth the trouble a baker had to go thru to make it. It takes days simply to bring out the starter and the sour smell of it actually is ghastly. However , when sourdough bread is made just the right way, which albeit is tough to do, its flavour is unrivalled. It's the perfect accompaniment to fondues, shellfish, stews and casseroles. A sourdough boule can be hollowed out to make a strange soup bowl.