Sourdough is not really that difficult to make, it just takes longer and has more variability compared to bread made with commercial yeast.
Sourdough is not really that difficult to make, it just takes longer and has more variability compared to bread made with commercial yeast. While a dough made with active dry yeasts typically rise 1 1/2 to two hours during the bulk rise. A simple sourdough bread may take 8-12 hours.