Sourdough 101 – Food for Thought Nutrition Webinar
Sourdough 101: Why This Ancient Bread Is Bringing Joy, Comfort, and Community
If you’ve ever been curious about sourdough—or wondered why everyone seems to be nurturing jars of bubbling starter on their countertops—you’ll love this month’s Food for Thought webinar replay. What began as a lighthearted topic quickly turned into one of the most joy-filled, encouraging sessions our team has hosted. Led by Stacy Fritz and joined by Kristen, Autumn, and Danielle, this class breaks down the art of sourdough into simple, approachable steps… and reminds us why small, nourishing rituals matter, especially during seasons of healing.
Why Sourdough Matters—Especially on a Healing Journey
Before there were store-bought breads and commercial yeasts, sourdough was the original way people made bread. It’s been around for thousands of years—so sturdy that it literally traveled in covered wagons across the country.
And sourdough isn’t just charmingly old-fashioned. It’s also:
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Easier to digest
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Gentler on blood sugar
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Rich in natural acids that unlock minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron
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Supportive for gut health due to fermentation
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Made with only four simple ingredients: flour, water, salt, and wild yeast
For those navigating cancer or chronic illness, these qualities can make sourdough a more tolerable and nourishing choice—when aligned with your nutrition plan.
The Magic of the Starter
If sourdough has a “mystery box,” it’s the starter. But this webinar removes the fear factor.
A starter is simply flour, water, wild yeast, and time. It rises, peaks, falls, and rises again—just like we do in difficult seasons.
You can:
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Get starter from a friend
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Buy dehydrated starter
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Or create your own from scratch
The team walks you through feeding, storing, reviving, and even naming your starter—because yes, it becomes a little part of your life.
The Sourdough Process, Simplified
Viewers learn the entire cycle:
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Feed the starter
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Mix dough
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Stretch & fold
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Bulk fermentation (your dough grows while you sleep!)
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Shaping
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Cold proofing
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Scoring
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Baking
No perfection required—only patience and curiosity. As the team repeats:
“Even if you think you messed up… bake it anyway.”
The Joy of ‘Discard’ — Pancakes, Scones, Crackers & More
One of the biggest surprises?
You can turn your discard into incredible recipes:
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Lemon blueberry scones
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Chocolate chip scones
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Homemade crackers
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Tortillas
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Muffins
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Pancakes
The kitchen becomes a place of creativity—not pressure.
A Ritual of Comfort and Community
Beyond the nutrition and science, this webinar is about something deeper:
✨ Lightening heavy days with a simple, grounding ritual
✨ Sharing bread as an act of love
✨ Finding connection through food, tradition, and creativity
As Stacy shared, “When life feels heavy, lighten it up. Make some bread.”
And truly—this session feels like a warm loaf offered straight from the oven.
Ready to Start Your Sourdough Journey?
Watch the full webinar replay above and download all recipes, tips, and resources: Download the recipes >
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