Brandt Brød - sourdough bakery in the heart of Silkeborg
Brandt Brød is a popular sourdough bakery in the centre of Silkeborg. It is run by well-known Danish baker Cathrine Brandt, who is also famous for sharing her sourdough recipes with thousands of followers on Instagram.
Sourdough has become a modern trend that Cathrine Brandt has now taken up again, using an ancient technique to create tasty and nutritious bread - a craft that requires time, patience and a little love.
Sourdough - a living history
Sourdough is more than just an ingredient; it's a living culture with a history stretching back thousands of years. In the old days, before yeast became a commercial standard, sourdough was the only way to rise bread. By mixing flour and water, the natural yeast and lactic acid bacteria found in the air were allowed to begin a fermentation process that created sourdough.
This process takes time and requires careful care, like tending a small garden. Every day the sourdough must be fed with new flour and water, keeping the culture alive and ready to create the characteristic bread with the crispy crust and slightly sour flavour that many love.