Can I replace sugar with cane syrup in sourdough recipe
I'm baking my own sourdough bread (whole wheat-rye). Recipe calls for adding 2 table spoons of sugar with a bit of milk to get the starter, well... started.
I thought about replacing it with cane syrup (unsulfered molasses) as it contains more micronutriens. Is this a good idea?
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I have been baking with honey and molasses for some time now and I see no much differences except that dough and bread gets much dark brown colour.
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Does sourdough need sugar?
In short, no sourdough bread does not need sugar. It should consist of just flour, water, salt and of course sourdough starter (which is essentially flour and water). The yeast and bacteria in your sourdough starter actually feed off the sugar from the starches in the flour. They essentially don't need any extra food.Does sugar help sourdough?
Adding a little sugar will help jump-start the yeast process because yeast feeds on sugar; just don't use too much. Two teaspoons is about right. Many recipes for sourdough products require you to bring the starter to room temperature and feed the yeast cells anywhere from an hour to a day in advance.What can I substitute cane sugar with?
Cane Sugar Substitute So in terms of a substitute, beet sugar would be the main one. Honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, and coconut sugar can also be used as substitutes, as well as sweeteners such as stevia, xylitol and sucralose.Does honey affect sourdough?
Much like sugar, honey will feed the yeast in a very fast manner, meaning that it can increase the rise of your sourdough. This can be advantageous, but be aware that it can cause over fermentation and over proofing.How Does Sugar Affect Bread Dough? The Effects of Sugar Explained
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