Happy Baking!
I'm Jenn, the founder of The Southern Sourdough Co. I'm so happy you are here! I hope I am able to help you find confidence in your sourdough journey and step outside your baking comfort zone. Let's simplify sourdough and help you bake beautiful bread right in your own kitchen.
Let customers speak for us
I bought some Eve starter and it was ready to bake with in just a few days!
I followed all instructions given and I'm finally able to make my own loaf. It was sensational to cut it open and feed it to my boyfriend. We finished it in one day! Thank you for doing what you do 💜
Just love how quick and easy it was to rehydrate and bring this baby back to life! And she has helped me make some pretty fantastic sourdough!! Thank you so much!!
I am enjoying these recipes. Great job. Thank you.
The starter came with very clear directions and was super beginner friendly. I plan on purchasing more for family and friends!
great healthy starter. bread comes out amazing
Prompt shipping. Nicely packaged. Good documentation. Off to a strong start!
She took off like crazy, I am matter of fact getting ready to use her making you pumpkin spice bread can't wait to try it. T.y.
Absolutely delish! I tweaked it with a few extras and it was still amazing and something I’ll enjoy baling for a long time to come.
Absolutely the best starter wasy follow instructions im hooked on sourbread
Ohhhh Eve sourdough starter I'm already in love with you! Rehydrated perfectly, bubbly by the 2nd day. Baking by the 5th morning! Because of my environment, this starter reaches its peak within 3.5-4 hours. Love love love it! You will not be disappointed.
Don't even waste your time on starting your own. It is so easy to follow the instructions on the printed out card. Eve was thriving and ready to bake on day 4! Even though she trippled in size, I still waited to bake on day 5. I made 2 loafs and they came out amazing for my first bake! Do not hesitate. Just buy it and save your sanity
I made my very first loaf of sourdough this past weekend, using Eve! My very first try after rehydration, and it came out amazing and so delicious!
FAQ
Sourdough
Sourdough is a type of bread made from a naturally fermented dough, using wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria.
Sourdough fermentation breaks down gluten and phytic acid, making it easier to digest and increasing nutrient absorption.
The process usually takes 24 hours from feeding your starter to baking your loaf.
Bread flour is commonly used for its high protein content, but you can also use whole wheat or rye flour for added flavor and nutrition.
Yes, all-purpose flour can be used, but it may result in a less chewy texture compared to bread flour.
It should be bubbly, double in size within a few hours after feeding, and have a pleasant, slightly tangy smell.
Dense sourdough usually stems from improper fermentation timing or a weak sourdough starter. Make sure to be bulk fermenting your dough for the proper time for your environment. Remember cooler temps require longer fermentation timing. Warmer temps take less time to ferment the dough. Make sure to look for bubbles forming across the top of the dough, the dough has roughly doubled in size, the dough isn't overly sticky to the touch and it is nice a jiggly when you wiggle the bowl.
I find the best storing method for sourdough is in disposable paper bread bags.
Yes, you can use a baking stone or steel, a cast-iron skillet, or any oven-safe dish with a lid, or create steam in the oven.
You can store in the fridge to use for discard recipes like pancakes, pizza crust or crackers.
If kept at room temperature, feed it once a day. If refrigerated, once a week is sufficient.
The sour flavor comes from lactic acid produced during fermentation. Longer fermentation times typically result in a tangier taste.