MTB Podcast: Karl De Smedt aka The Sourdough Librarian by The Brewed Palate

Greeting fellow bakers, Barry from The Brewed Palate here. I’d like to welcome you to my latest Meet the Baker Behind the Loaves series podcast interview (pause) Before developing my current passion for sourdough baking, my knowledge of Belgium and its culture was based primarily on the history and unique characteristics of its beers. This changed when through my daily search for sourdough video on YouTube, I discovered Karl de Smedt and his Quest for Sourdough. Traveling all over the world collecting sourdough starters for the Puratos World Heritage Sourdough Library has allowed him to experience just how much sourdough and the science of fermentation can permeate one’s daily life. With this in mind I set out to discuss topics ranging from whether a sourdough starter stays true to its original culture and characteristics upon arrival at the sourdough library to sourdough and beer brewing culture in Belgium…So without further ado, please join me in getting to know the baker behind the loaves, Karl de Smedt, the Sourdough Librarian. Happy Baking!