Hi Michael, there are all kinds of sourdough recipes out there, and it is certainly possible to make wonderful sourdough bread that is entirely naturally leavened (no added yeast). That being said, some folks enjoy the rising insurance that a little yeast can offer, or prefer the flavor and texture of a "hybrid" loaf with both yeast and sourdough starter doing the work. One of the great things about sourdough bread baking is that there are so many options to choose from in terms of both process and the final delicious result. You're sure to be able to find a recipe and baking method that fits your time constraints and delivers the bread of your dreams!

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