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To wonder what cafés are doing to their sourdough?!

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Cadogan66 · 02/01/2026 17:43

Why on earth do I need a chainsaw to cut through my avocado toast anytime I go to a trendy cafe? It’s at a point where I’m actively put off ordering any ‘on toast’ dishes as it’s always severely humbling trying to get a standard table knife through them. We eat & toast sourdough all the time at home - it’s never as rock hard as that!

Yes, I know this is a massive first world problem before anyone gets their knickers in a twist..

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Theyreeatingthedogs · 02/01/2026 18:28

Cadogan66 · 02/01/2026 17:58

We buy ‘proper’ bakery sourdough when we can, otherwise it’s M&S Collection. Jason’s classic, or Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference. None of the softer ‘fake’ ones.

There’s tough and then there’s barely edible!

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Jason's is sourfaux. It contains the preservative propionic acid (fermented wheat flour). I have no idea about the other branded products.

EchoedSilence · 02/01/2026 18:04

I had eggs benedict on sourdough toast at a fancy brunch cafe and had to leave the toast because I couldn't hardly chew it!

Sourdough makes crap toast. Give me normal thick white bread toast any time.

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Cadogan66 · 02/01/2026 17:58

TangerinePlate · 02/01/2026 17:51

Sourdough can have more tough structure than yeast based bread.

Do you make your own sourdough or do you buy it(and if so what’s in it as there’s a lot fake sourdough)?

Genuine plain sourdough has only 2 ingredients-flour and salt.

There’s a few factors to consider- type of flour used and hydration are the main ones(process and proofing time also play a role)

Sourdough doesn’t keep fresh for long(as any other bread) and can be refreshed by toasting.

We buy ‘proper’ bakery sourdough when we can, otherwise it’s M&S Collection. Jason’s classic, or Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference. None of the softer ‘fake’ ones.

There’s tough and then there’s barely edible!

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Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 02/01/2026 17:54

I have very fragile teeth and a sourdough crust is enough to shatter them, so I have to cut the crusts off. As a result I rarely order sourdough any more even though I love it.

Sachii · 02/01/2026 17:52

I feel like this will become a title on the Mumsnet Tattle threads

TangerinePlate · 02/01/2026 17:51

Sourdough can have more tough structure than yeast based bread.

Do you make your own sourdough or do you buy it(and if so what’s in it as there’s a lot fake sourdough)?

Genuine plain sourdough has only 2 ingredients-flour and salt.

There’s a few factors to consider- type of flour used and hydration are the main ones(process and proofing time also play a role)

Sourdough doesn’t keep fresh for long(as any other bread) and can be refreshed by toasting.

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Cadogan66 · 02/01/2026 17:49

TutTutTutSigh · 02/01/2026 17:46

Agree! I've had sourdough fly off my plate as I try to fight my way into a piece before now.

I've bought some sourdough mix from aldi to make myself to test the theory because I've never enjoyed a piece of sourdough toast.

I’ve grown to like it (after being a self confessed hater) and would never buy normal bread nowadays. Just not a fan when it’s hard as rocks 🤣

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Teacakesfortwo · 02/01/2026 17:48

The crispier the better in my opinion.

TutTutTutSigh · 02/01/2026 17:46

Agree! I've had sourdough fly off my plate as I try to fight my way into a piece before now.

I've bought some sourdough mix from aldi to make myself to test the theory because I've never enjoyed a piece of sourdough toast.

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