noun
sourdough starter; sourdough
Refers to the fermented mixture of flour and water used as a leavening agent in bread making. Often used in baking contexts.
See also: サワードウ
パンを焼く前に、サワー種を冷蔵庫から出して室温に戻します。
Before baking bread, I take the sourdough starter out of the fridge and bring it to room temperature.
このパンは
This bread has a distinctive tang because it uses a sourdough starter.