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How to build your sourdough starter from scratch

Sourdough fermentation was most likely discovered by accident, when someone forgot about a mix of flour and water and noticed that, days later, this mix started coming to life. When science advanced, we started understating exactly what goes on in sourdough cultures, which are basically a mix of wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, which pre-digest the carbohydrates in flour, making nutrients readily available to the human digestive system. In the 20th century, as demand for bread had risen dramatically, people isolated yeast cultures and […]

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Borodinsky bread, a Russian story for the ages

Main features: dense, brick-like bread Type of dough: rye, sticky dough Flours used: rye flour, red rye malt, wheat flourTips for a correct execution: Tips for a correct execution: proofing times can be very short, keep your eyes on the dough at all times; Rest the bread for at least 24 hours (ideally 48 hours) after baking before cutting; Working with this type of dough can be very difficult, having wet hands and utensils helps. Pairing: works best in association with fish, caviar, cured meats. […]

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About us

The story behind ‘Homebakers by Grain Trip’ cannot start without first mentioning our “big brother”. With Grain Trip, we dreamed of taking everyone who visited our bakery on an exciting journey around the world, where they could discover the tastes and treats of new destinations on each visit. We were homebakers for a very long time until we could make Grain Trip Bakery a reality. We opened its doors in April 2018, bringing 100% sourdough breads and tasty pastries, filled with love and character, to our hometown of Bucharest in Romania.


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