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sourdough

[souuhr-doh, sou-er-] / ˈsaʊərˌdoʊ, ˈsaʊ ər- /


NOUN
prospector
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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So they tried to make a sourdough loaf.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Stir in an Italian dressing packet and a generous slick of olive oil, then let the mixture sit for a few minutes while you toast or grill some good sourdough.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

My favorite was her naturally leavened pizza dough, which requires a sourdough starter and a bit of scheduling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Emily opened the sourdough bag to check for size.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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