September 2, 2010 - 5:24pm
Adding sugar to sourdough
Does adding sugar to sourdough benefit the loaf in any way? I was under the impression that sourdough yeast was not able to break sugar down and use it like commercial yeast does. Would it perhaps help balance out the flavor or add more color to the crust? I have never used it in sourdough myself but have seen recipes that do include it, and was just wondering if I was missing out on something.
Syd