The Sourdough Scoop

Have you ever grabbed a loaf of bread thinking, “No additives here!” and noticed it stays fresh for weeks? That’s often thanks to fermented wheat flour. It sounds wholesome, but it’s really an industrial trick. Bacteria ferment the flour to produce propionic acid, a preservative that keeps bread soft and mould-free, all without listing the usual E numbers.

August is berry season at its boldest — plump raspberries, juicy blueberries, and strawberries so sweet they don’t need sugar. We pile them high over golden eggy bread, letting the warm juices mingle with every buttery bite. It’s summer on a plate… and possibly the best excuse to have dessert for breakfast.

White bread might be soft, nostalgic, and everywhere — but behind the supermarket loaf is a story of speed, science, and ultra-processing. We dig into the rise of the Chorleywood method, why 80% of bread in the UK still comes from it, and what a better white loaf could look like.

Summer is here, which means we get to put fresh seasonal fruit on toast! This one is a juicy one, as it combines the creamy burrata with the sweetness of grilled peaches and the kick of hot and spicy honey, making for a luxurious velvety mouthful of summery goodness. Ingredients list ✓ 2 slices Sourdough […]

Feeling a bit rough this morning? We’ve teamed up with Bold Bean Co to share a beans on toast recipe that gets us through — comforting and nourishing. Perfect for a rough morning, a WFH lunch, or a simple dinner.

Think bread always leaves you hungry again in an hour? Not so with sourdough. Thanks to natural fermentation, more fibre, and a texture that slows you down, sourdough is bread that fills you up — not out. Here’s how.

Think bread’s off the table if you suffer from bloating, or have IBS? Discover why traditional sourdough may be gentler on your gut — thanks to lower FODMAPs and a natural fermentation process.

Warm toast. Melty cinnamon butter. A dollop of ice cream in the middle. It’s sweet, salty, cold, hot — and completely over the top in the best way. Ideal for a late-afternoon pick-me-up or a served with a knife and fork for dessert.