What makes those pandemic-era sourdoughs so deliciously, uniquely, sour?
The unique flavor of sourdough breads can be attributed to just 21 key taste and aroma compounds. Credit: Laura Eckrich A few years ago, amid lockdown boredom, it seemed like everyone was perfecting their sourdoughs. A simple, fermented mixture of flour and water, the bread is powered by microbes that provide its one-of-a-kind tangy flavor. For over a hundred years, sourdough bread has been…