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Sourdough Sorcery
Sourdough Sorcery is a podcast for home bakers, bread lovers, and curious cooks who want to turn simple ingredients into something truly magical.
Hosted by Gloria MacDonald, the Sourdough Sorceress, this show blends stories, science, and a sprinkle of sourdough magic to help you bake better bread, nourish your body, and fall in love with the slow, satisfying art of sourdough.
Each episode dives into:
- The health benefits of sourdough and long fermentation
- The why behind the process—from starters and fermentation to flavor and texture
- Practical tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for real home kitchens
- Creative ideas for using sourdough beyond bread, including discard recipes and seasonal bakes
- The deeper joy of slowing down, baking with intention, and sharing food with the people you love
Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or a seasoned baker looking for fresh inspiration, Sourdough Sorcery is your cozy companion in the kitchen—here to make sourdough feel approachable, empowering, and a little bit magical.
New episodes serve up knowledge, encouragement, and plenty of crusty inspiration to help you bake with confidence and create loaves you’re proud to share.
Learn more, explore recipes, and discover tools of the trade at SourdoughSorcery.com.
Sourdough Sorcery
Sourdough Discard: Waste, Wisdom… or the Healthiest Part of Your Starter?
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Are you throwing away something valuable every time you feed your starter?
In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, Gloria breaks down the truth about sourdough discard — what it actually is, why we discard in the first place, and whether it’s healthier than active starter.
You’ll learn:
• Why discarding is essential for a strong, balanced starter
• The real difference between discard and active starter
• Whether discard contains more fermentation benefits
• What actually improves digestibility in sourdough
• Why baking destroys probiotics (and what you’re really getting instead)
• Whether you can slow cold ferment cookies and cakes for more health benefits
If you’ve ever felt guilty about discard… or wondered if you’re throwing away the “good stuff”… this episode will completely shift your perspective.
And if you’re ready to put your discard to delicious use check these out:
🍫 The Chocolate Collection
🥞 The Sourdough Breakfasts Made Easy Collection
Both are packed with simple, practical recipes that turn discard into something magical.
Because discard isn’t waste.
It’s transition.
And the real magic of sourdough isn’t in the jar — it’s in the time.