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sourdough

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


NOUN
prospector
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

So they tried to make a sourdough loaf.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Add pickle juice to your favorite bread recipe: sandwich, sourdough, cornbread, ciabatta!

From Salon • May 28, 2026

And sometimes — the true jackpot — there’s a crusty half-loaf of sourdough, which instantly checks off one of my weekly anchor ingredients for just a few dollars.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

James held up a thin paper bag with a logo on it for sourdough bread.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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