Tag: Sourdough salt

Approximately 2% of the flour weight in most standard recipes constitutes the salt content in sourdough. This article explores the vital role of this seemingly small ingredient in sourdough baking and what percent of sourdough is salt, and how home bakers can manage it for better nutrition.

While many assume that sourdough bread has more salt, research has shown that the average salt content in packaged sourdough can sometimes be higher than other pre-packaged breads. However, the real story behind sourdough's saltiness is far more nuanced and depends heavily on the baker and recipe.