Category Archives: Gluten
Sourdough Not Sour, What? The Secret, Natural Leavening!

Dear Amy, I just got a dry start packet, and following your directions, I was wondering, will the yeast be sour if I leave it out? I absolutely DETEST sourdough, and am hoping to be able to start wet yeast that will be sweet and not sour. Thanks, Dana Natural Leavening does not have […]
- May 28, 2013
- / Category Bacteria, Digestion, Fermentation, Flavor, Gluten, Gluten Sensitivity, Health Topics, Taste, Yeast
- / Posted By Amy McClean, R.D.
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Sugars & Sourdough Starter: Ask the Dietitian

Dear Amy, I recently purchased one of your gluten free starters for my sons who has Celiac and a whole wheat starter for me. He cannot have any sugar except dextrose. Will Natural Leavening even work without sugar? C.C. Dear CC, Honey, maple syrup, molasses, dried molasses (rapadura), sucanant, fruit juice concentrate, […]
- February 20, 2013
- / Category Bacteria, Gluten, Loaf Bread with Natural Leavening, Yeast
- / Posted By Amy McClean, R.D.
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Natural Leavening In Depth August Series

Natural Leavening Series will be August 2, 9, 16, 23 held in Highland, Utah. Learn the harmful effects of gluten and how to fix the problem yourself! Learn how to easily care for natural leavening. Learn how to properly use natural leavening in pancakes, waffles, muffins, bread sticks, cinnamon bread, focaccia, pitas, wraps, Dutch oven […]
- July 30, 2012
- / Category Gluten, Nutrition
- / Posted By Amy McClean, R.D.
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Naturally Leavened Bread Taste

We always get asked, “How does Naturally Leavened bread taste? Can you get your kids to eat it?” Children are not afraid to tell the truth, right? We were initially surprised that children LIKE Naturally Leavened Bread so much. First our own children chanted, “We want more ‘daddy bread’!” as they called it. “This is […]
- July 15, 2012
- / Category Bacteria, Children, Digestion, Flavor, Gluten, Nutrition, Taste
- / Posted By Amy McClean, R.D.
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Sourdough Natural Leavening Misconceptions

If you are like most people, you did not grow up using sour dough or natural leavening in your home regularly. Most of us would appreciate a bit of clarification when it comes to using natural leavening. Here are some common misconceptions followed by the truth about natural leavening. “You cannot use whole grain flour […]
- July 8, 2012
- / Category Bacteria, Digestion, Flavor, Gluten, Gluten Sensitivity, Nutrition, Phytic Acid, Taste
- / Posted By Amy McClean, R.D.
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