sourdough
/ˈsaʊədoʊ/
EN
A leavening for bread made from a fermented mixture of flour, water, and wild yeast, or bread made with this leavening, known for a tangy, slightly acidic flavor.
Many home bakers keep their own sourdough starter in the fridge for baking fresh loaves every week.
Etymology
The term originated in the 18th century from sour + dough, describing the acidic tang of the naturally fermented mixture used to leaven bread.
Translations
简体中文
酸面包,酸种酵母,酸面团
繁體中文
酸麵包,酸種酵母,酸麵團
日本語
サワードウ,サワー種パン,発酵種
한국어
사워도우,신종 빵,발효종
Deutsch
Sauerteig,Sauerteigbrot
Español
masa madre,pan de masa agria
Português
fermento natural,pão de massa azeda
Français
levain,pain au levain
Tiếng Việt
bánh mì chua,men chua
Related Words
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