I have always liked Sourdough, particularly that slightly sharp yeasty taste that sets it aside from other types of bread. However, I have to confess that until now I have always thought that all Sourdough tasted the same.
How wrong could I have been? Jason’s Sourdough is beyond delicious, but don’t for a minute think that I took his word for it.
Oh no, nothing is too much trouble for the readers of Frost Magazine. First of course, I had to try it toasted. Initially, slathered in so much butter that it refused to accept any more, other than as a trowelled layer. So,obviously this was beyond delicious, but was that due to the butter or was the bread really that tasty?
On with the experiment and the addition of marmite which I realise divides the nation but to those with the finest of taste buds this took the bread to another level.
Tirelessly (and on another day) we tried it with Marmalade and also with Honey and by now I was sold on Jason’s Sourdough which tasted just as fresh on day 2 as it had when it first arrived.
That wasn’t the end of my commitment to you dear reader. Oh no. I then made French Toast or as some will have it Eggy bread, not the fabulous recipe that Jason has on his website but a far simpler version, and I can report that this was still a dish made in heaven, undoubtedly aided by the regularly sliced pieces of Sourdough.
Now, I have tried cutting a loaf, and it is fair to say that I have mixed success, usually some are cut to perfect proportions, but mostly as Goldilocks might have said, too thin or too thick. The ones delivered are perfect to fit in the toaster, under the grill, on the griddle and yes in the frying pan, the latter to make the yummy French toast.
Apparently it is the sprouted spelt grains that are soaked in the famous Jason’s Sourdough culture, before being added to the final dough that lends an added extra resulting in such a delicious flavoursome bread.
The loaf brings all the deliciousness that Jason’s is famous for, alongside the health benefits associated with Sprouted grains, such as gut-health properties and high nutritional content.
Jason’s Sourdough is slow proved over twenty-four-hours, typical of artisanal sourdough, delivering that special and unique flavour that the loaves are famous for. All Jason’s breads, and there is a complete range, are free from any added sugars or nasties – perfect for those looking for great tasting bread made up of minimal ingredients.
Jason’s Sourdough Straight Up – The Great White, and Superb Sprouted Grains (450g) are available in most good Supermarkets online & in store including Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Tesco.