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Nelson, Pamela.  "How Sourdough Bread Works"  17 November 2000.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/sourdough.htm>  11 February 2012.
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Inside this Article
  1. Introduction to How Sourdough Bread Works
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  3. Catching the Wild Yeast
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  2. Lots More Information
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