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Summary

Avid bakers and sourdough aficionados will find the Usenet group rec.food.sourdough a friendly newsgroup full of fellow bakers with helpful tips and lots to contribute to the topic of sourdough, its making, and its uses. People new to bread making generally and sourdough making specifically should visit the newsgroup FAQ at http://www.nyx.net/~dgreenw/sourdoughqa.html where they will find answers and facts which are important for posting in the newsgroup and for producing and baking sourdough. Topics discussed by the bakers of rec.food.sourdough cover sourdough starters, flours, sourdough accompaniments, glazes, ovens, proofing, recipes, sandwiches, bread machines, and others. Novice bakers often ask questions after lurking and learning and a user can expect to have their relevant questions answered by experienced sourdough makers who can provide the insight you need to get the perfect loaf of sourdough bread. If you are looking for suggestions for recipe books, baking methods, or other bread making and sourdough related information, you can find what you want in this newsgroup.