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What Actually Happens When Sourdough Ferments (The Science Is More Interesting Than You Think)
Sourdough fermentation does far more than leaven bread — it produces acids, partially breaks down gluten, and changes how fibre behaves in your gut. Here's what's actually happening inside the dough.