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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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Natural Leavening, “Mildly Sweet Natural Yeast” – Ask Dr. Dough

People have lots of questions about Natural Leavening and beginning a grain start. We recently answered a few questions and want to share. HI. I just read [a] book on using natural yeast for baking, & I’m wondering if your yeast is the more mild/sweet yeast, or if it’s the stronger sourdough yeast? I can […]
- November 8, 2012
- / Category Bacteria, Children, Flavor, Recipes, Sourness Level, sugar, Taste, Yeast
- / Posted By Dr. McClean
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Starter Stages

“What should my Natural Leaven starter look like?” The appearance of Natural Leaven starter varies drastically from it’s dormant, dry state to the beginning stages of growth, then to the height of light, airiness, and then back down to a thick, bubble-less liquid. Natural Leaven bacteria and yeast cultures also vary with the culturing temperature […]
- October 5, 2012
- / Category Bacteria, Cycle of Natural Leavening, Digestion, Flavor, Health Topics, Leaven Starter Stages, Nutrition, Taste, 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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