There is one situation where people wonder how vegans eat flour, refined oils and sugar, French fries, etc. because they think that vegans eat only healthy foods.

There are people who have switched to a plant-based diet for health, but most often they are not vegans as veganism involves not only eating but also not using the skin, fur and cosmetics that are tested on animals.

We know that in the world there are some people who are in some way unfamiliar with the vegan diet, and we can understand, we are all used to something else, and it is ok, this is the time to learn.

Generally, those people think that vegans eat very simple and impersonal dishes like salad and that such foods cannot fulfill you, just like the meat can, and we can all agree that this is not true.

What is true is that a vegan diet does not exclude you from eating some salad, and you can make them taste great, you can eat cabbage, other foods/dishes such as beans, potatoes, chickpeas, various pies, burgers, stews, etc.

In the market, you can find some many vegan alternatives that you will be pleasantly surprised.

But in all of this, you must have bread in your home, right?

Yes, but which one? Can you eat regular bread or some special kind? You will be surprised when you learn that many of them are already vegan.

What about the Sourdough? Does it fall under this category?

Read all about it.

What is Sourdough Bread?

First of all, we must speak of the general traits of the Sourdough. It is the type of bread or dough that is especially light and airy.

This is because it ferments and simultaneously produces carbon dioxide – you know that bread that has a somewhat acidic taste, and it is not as dense as some other kinds? This is the bread we are talking about.

Sourdough bread is especially tasty, lasts longer than other bread and is easier to digest, so it has some many other benefits.

Those doughs that use yeast are those that will produce white pieces of bread (or bread mixed with wheat flour) of all kinds, from French baguette, over Italian toad to toast bread. There are so many kinds of them.

If the bread needs to be kneaded quickly, baking powder can be used instead of yeast; this is often the case with buns, for example.

The most varied pieces of bread are those made from Sourdough because Sourdough can be made from almost any type of flour – you should always opt for the healthier.

These are first of all rye, oat and wheat, but also barley, spelt, young spelt grain, buckwheat flour, quinoa flour and quinoa.

The things that set apart Sourdough then some others is because it has a sourdough starter, and we will speak some more about it in the article.

Ingredients 

Most commonly in the sourdough bread, you have some flour and water, along with the water and some started, like yeast and lactobacillus bacteria.

Yes, we are aware that this list is very short, but that is it, all of this vegan, and you can eat it freely.

You must be aware in all times what you are eating, because not all sourdough bread is vegan, because for example some of them may have some milk in them (usually combined in the sourdough starter), and another part is the mono and triglycerides that are not vegan always.

It all comes to the person who makes this dough; it can use animal sources.

How can you make your own Sourdough

You can buy it almost everywhere, Sourdough.

However, you can make it yourself. Not difficult, but it requires patience, and the results are amazing.

First, the flour, usually rye or wheat, is mixed with lukewarm water and left in a warm place.

Then you have to wait a couple of days until the mixture starts to have a slightly acidic odor. This is a sign that the bacteria from the flour and air are active and that the dough is ready for further use.

Further, to prepare the bread, flour and water, some salt and sugar, and other ingredients depending on the taste are again added.

You can eat it with dried tomatoes and olives, and the bread will have a Mediterranean note. Chopped or roasted onions will give it a rustic flavor, while peppers will make it spicy.

For a very intense taste – caraway, fennel or anise seeds. Sesame, pumpkin, flax or sunflower seeds are equally healthy and delicious.

Some people like to add some almonds and nuts, such as walnut and hazelnut. Maple syrup gives the bread sweetness.

Dried fruits, such as plums, apricots, apples, figs, pears, or dates, are used to make fruit variants. Edible flowers will especially decorate it.

Fresh spices such as parsley, dill, mustard, clover or clover are just some of the options.

Before baking, the kneaded dough must be aged once more. The oven is preheated to a temperature of 230-250 ° C, and the knob is turned to medium temperature. This will prevent the bread from cracking.

Some experts recommend that you put a cup of water in the oven while the bread is baking so that the dough will grow very well during baking.

If you’re not sure how long it takes to bake bread, you can easily check that it’s baked: tap a century from below – if the hollow resounds, it’s over. You should not remove it immediately from the oven, but switch off the heaters and allow the bread to cool gradually in the oven.

Allow the bread to rest for two days before slicing bread – it will be easier to cut and taste better.

Do not use ingredients directly from the refrigerator; allow them to warm at room temperature?

The fermentation test requires heat. You can cover it and place it in a warm place (such as a radiator), or you can place it in the oven at 40-50 ° C. Always mix the flour before use to mix it well with the liquid and to avoid lumps in the dough.

If you want the bread to have a crisp crust, coat it with milk before baking. Of course, this is one of the things that vegans should avoid, but it is also one of the things that so many new vegans “fail” because they do not know that their bread is covered with milk.

Is Sourdough Vegan?

When you become a vegan, you must think that you will never be filled again, but some people make a mistake by eating too much bread, that is, not always vegan. Often it contains dairy and eggs, so it cannot be vegan.

But as far as the sourdough bread goes, it is almost always vegan.

The typical white plain bread is usually not a vegan choice, because it has some dairy in it, and on the other side, it can be covered with eggs, as an egg wash, like many bakery goods.

Some like to cover it with milk before the baking, so it gets with a crunchy top, and it does taste great, it is not what is ok for vegans.

Sourdough starter is obtained when flour and water were mixed. As the bread was kneaded daily, this stood at room temperature and was renewed regularly, fed daily. The taste was slightly acidic (due to the lactic acid buildup).

As you could see, all the simple ingredients are vegan.

Is Sourdough Bread healthy?

White bread is made from white flour that removes all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and cellulose from the processing. It contains empty calories, and the basic protein is gluten, which is causing more and more people problems.

Industrially made white bread is added to moisture-proofing additives and emulsifiers to keep you awake, flavor and aroma boosters. It may look very nice, but it is a nutritionally useless food because, apart from empty calories, everything useful that the cereal contains is removed. It is the least recommended in the diet of adults and especially children.

Sourdough contains yeast and bacteria. Since yeast fungi love heat and bacteria cold, baking is about providing optimal conditions for both. The Sourdough is extremely well-tolerated, and it gives you a good feeling, it is not like you have eaten a slice of white bread and you do not feel light, but you feel like the bread has stuck on your stomach.

Thanks to the two acids – lactic and acetic that are responsible for the fermentation of the dough, the taste of such bread will be so much better.

While additives and processing aids for industrial pieces of bread and pastries keep it fresh, homemade sourdough bread will have such a problem.

Sourdough is much more nutritious than some fruits; for example, we are not saying that you should not eat fruits. Lactic acids abound in vitamins and minerals, which are strict guards for our health.

All in all, vegan (when made simply, and also very healthy).

Summary

On the market today, you have some many choices, and the bread is one thing that no household can endure – and we understand why this is the case.

But what is the choice for your vegan family? You want to give them something healthy, not just vegan. Your choice should be whole grain bread that you possibly made yourself, and that is made out of the simplest ingredients, and you can play around with the toppings.

We think that your choice should be sourdough bread because it fulfils all of the elements that you wanted

As you could see for yourself, sourdough bread is usually vegan, when you buy some simple version, or you make some at your home. It is additions that can make it non-vegan if for example sourdough starter is mixed with milk, or when some eggs are added.

In every other case, you can freely eat it.

Numerous bakeries these days offer this type of loaf, and we just imagine this warm bread covered with some maple syrup or with some hummus. It can be fresh for days, and also is very nutritious.