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National Sourdough Bread Day - A Delicious Celebration! April 1st, 2025, is a day to rejoice, as bread enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate National Sourdough Bread Day ! This beloved holiday honors the rich history, cultural significance, and of course, the mouth-watering goodness of sourdough bread. But where did this delicious tradition come from? The origins of sourdough bread date back to ancient times, with evidence of its existence found in Egyptian tombs and Greek ruins. However, it was during the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s that sourdough bread truly gained popularity. Miners, known as "sourdoughs," would carry a piece of starter dough with them, using it to leaven their bread in the absence of commercial yeast. Today, National Sourdough Bread Day is a celebration of this rich history, as well as the unique characteristics that set sourdough apart from its contemporaries. Unlike commercial breads, which rely on manufactured yeast, s...