 Desem

Desem (pronounced DAY-zum) (Dutch for "leaven") is a type of sourdough starter made from whole wheat flour, spelt flour or other flours (such as kamut, [[ durum] and [[tritordeum]]) and [[water]].Desem is essentially a 100% whole grain pain au levain, done in the old French way for those who do not prefer their bread sour.