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sourdough

[souuhr-doh, sou-er-] / ˈsaʊərˌdoʊ, ˈsaʊ ər- /


NOUN
prospector
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Tradwives and mommy bloggers are characterized by a cartoonishly slick and sanctimonious femininity; they perform choreographed dances with obedient children, bake sourdough bread, offer prayers and affiliate codes in the same breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"And our research shows that sourdough fermentation influences wheat fibers to a greater extent than previously thought."

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

I was reminded of that one morning last month, when I walked to the bakery one block from home to pick up sourdough bread, then strolled to the family-run grocery for fresh herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“So a guy that I matched with two months ago just messaged me asking if I’m still making sourdough bread,” Chilcott said in the intro.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

They place those leaves, a scoop of protein powder, and then a glob of what looks like Mom’s sourdough starter into a compression unit.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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