# Episode 448 - Make It Monday: Making Sourdough With a Levain

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Podcast: [Country Living With Emma](https://stenobird.com/podcast/country-living-with-emma-6821553)
Published: 2026-08-26T02:46:44+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1173

## Resource

Using a levain, basically a subset of a starter gives more control over the baking process and the taste of the bread. Making a Levain

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