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sourdough

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


NOUN
prospector
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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So they tried to make a sourdough loaf.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

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

My favorite was her naturally leavened pizza dough, which requires a sourdough starter and a bit of scheduling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Thankfully, many of my own anchor ingredients happen to be fairly budget-friendly: rice, greens, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, lemons, tortillas, cabbage, beans, eggs, chicken thighs, coconut milk, good olive oil and sourdough.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“It’s like a spongy sourdough bread,” Mom said.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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