The Benefits of Sourdough Bread
Why Sourdough is the Real (Bread) MVP
Hey folks,
Matt here – head baker at Mornington Bakery – and I wanted to take a minute to chat about something near and dear to my heart (and gut): sourdough.
I've been baking sourdough for over ten years and perfecting my craft to make the perfect loaf. But apart from the beauty and the delicious taste of a great loaf, there are so many wonderful benefits of eating sourdough - particularly our loaves made local and fresh!
Less Junk, More Good Stuff
Our sourdough is as real as it gets. The ingredient list? Just flour, water, and Celtic sea salt. That’s it. No preservatives, no sugar, no industrial yeast. Just good old-fashioned fermentation and a whole lotta love.
And about that salt – we only use Celtic sea salt in our loaves. It’s unrefined, mineral-rich, and gives the bread great flavour without overdoing the sodium like a lot of store-bought options do.
Good for Your Gut
One of the best things about sourdough is how it supports gut health. Thanks to the long fermentation process, the naturally occurring wild yeasts and bacteria break down some of the starches and gluten before you even take a bite. That means your body doesn’t have to work as hard to digest it.
And while sourdough isn't gluten-free, many people with gluten sensitivities find it easier to tolerate. That’s the magic of fermentation—it helps break down some of the gluten, making it gentler on your system.
Delicious, Unprocessed, and Local
We love that sourdough connects us to baking traditions that go back hundreds, even thousands, of years. Before commercial yeast and factory loaves, this is how bread was made. Naturally leavened, slow-risen, and deeply flavourful. You can taste the difference in every crusty, tangy slice.
Plus, when you buy sourdough from your local bakery (hey, that’s us), you're supporting a more sustainable, environmentally friendly food system. No long-haul shipping, no excess packaging—just freshly baked bread made right here in the community.
If you haven’t tried our sourdough yet, snatch up a loaf while you can. Your taste buds (and your tummy) will thank you!
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Baker at Mornington Bakery
Matt