← History of Sourdough
From ancient Egypt to your kitchen — a journey through 6,000
years of bread baking.
4000 BC
Born in ancient Egypt
Egyptians accidentally discovered wild yeast. Bread became a staple food.
500 BC
Greece & Rome
Professional bakers developed over 70 bread varieties. Bakeries became social hubs.
800 AD
Monks preserve the knowledge
Monks across Europe refined sourdough culture. Rye bread became everyday food.
1849
Gold Rush in San Francisco
Gold miners brought their sourdough to California — the origin of famous San Francisco Sourdough.
1900
Industrial bread
Commercial yeast was mass-produced. Sourdough nearly disappeared.
2010
The renaissance
Home bakers rediscovered sourdough. Digestibility and flavour mattered again.
2026
Today with Superbaking
AI-powered apps and quality tools make sourdough accessible to everyone.