I love sourdough bread, but the thing that's always stopped me from making my own loaves is how high-maintenance this hobby seems to be. First there's the starter, which needs feeding every 24 hours, then the long and arduous process of mixing, developing and fermenting your loaf. And as if that weren't enough, from what I'd heard, 99% of newbie sourdough loaves come out flat as a pancake anyway.
Well, 2025 was the year I learned the error of my ways, and gave into the sourdough hype. And not only is this hobby a lot easier than I'd expected, it's also perfectly do-able alongside a busy life. I learned all this at a masterclass with pro baking brand Brød & Taylor, where I got the chance to make my very own starter (his name is Breddie Mercury), and take home a delicious loaf, shaped and baked by yours truly.
