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The addition of a sourdough starter gives this traditionally sweet dough more depth and character
26 BBC Good Food Middle East April 2022
If you enjoy baking sourdough bread, you have to give these a try. The complex flavour a sourdough starter brings comes into its own when incorporated into sweet bakes, giving them depth and character. Just like baking the bread, they require more effort, but the result is some of the best buns you’ll ever taste. The secret to sourdough is the more active your starter, the better your bread, and that’s even more important when making an enriched dough – the ingredients that make it rich also weigh it down, so get your starter bubbling before you use it. Once you’ve mastered these, the world of sourdough buns is open to you. Chelsea buns, teacakes and more can all be made in the same way. Barney Desmazery, shows & skills editor
