Introduction Why would I want to eat a soured dough bread? Simple…they are delicious. Sourdough breads are made by the fermentation of dough using naturally occurring lactobacilli and yeast. Sourdough breads have a mildly sour taste not present in most traditional breads made with baker’s yeast. Sourdough Breads have better inherent long term keeping qualities than other breads because of the lactic acid produced by the lactobacilli. Yeast uses sugar as energy […]

Introduction Foodborne illnesses outbreaks are a common occurrence in many food-related businesses and restaurants across our nation. These outbreaks cause thousands of deaths each year. Most of these foodborne illness outbreaks could have easily been prevented with simple knowledge of food safety procedures. Through this WebQuest, you will learn more about foodborne illnesses and become […]