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sourdough

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Noun — Bread made using a fermented dough starter instead of commercial yeast, giving it a tangy flavor.

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sourdough starter sourdough loaf

Etymology

From sour + dough. The Alaska/Yukon sense comes from Klondike Gold Rush prospectors who carried a pouch of fermented bread starter with them at all times.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sourdough” mean?

The word “sourdough” means bread made using a fermented dough starter instead of commercial yeast, giving it a tangy flavor. In plain terms, tangy fermented bread, or slang for a seasoned northern old-timer.

How do you pronounce “sourdough”?

“Sourdough” is pronounced SOW-uh-doh (/ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sourdough” in a sentence?

Here is “sourdough” used in a sentence: “She baked a fresh loaf of sourdough for the dinner party.”

What part of speech is “sourdough”?

“Sourdough” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sourdough” have?

“Sourdough” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bread made using a fermented dough starter instead of commercial yeast, giving it a tangy flavor.

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