The sourdough community has seen its fair share of wild experiments—chicken pot pie sourdough bread, matcha-infused creations, and even an Easter basket croissant (@h3artofthehome really knocked that one out of the park!).

But one recent experiment has sparked a lively debate on Facebook over an unexpected ingredient: rainbow sprinkles.

Jessica Detko took to the Facebook group “Sourdough Geeks” to detail her experience making a funfetti-inspired loaf featuring rainbow sprinkles:

“Welp, I had to give this a whirl after seeing a few others try… Used my normal sourdough recipe, just added 100g of white chocolate chips, and 100g Betty Crocker rainbow sprinkles.”

“I shortened the cold ferment time. I honestly was not too sure if I would like this taste but oh my goodness 🤩 it’s a delicious sweet treat!”

The post quickly gained traction, with some members eager to try it themselves.

“Oooo! I’m going to have to hop on this train lol. My kids will go nuts. 😂,” Bethany Hack commented, already envisioning the delight on her children’s faces.

But, as with most things in the food world, opinions were divided. Some were excited about the colorful and whimsical take on sourdough, while others expressed concern over the ingredients—specifically, the artificial dyes in the sprinkles.

“All I see is red40 and I have a grandson who reacts badly to it. I’m glad others are unphased,” commented Tracey Jarrard. Cassandra Eden echoed the concern, writing, “Loaded with artificial dye tho.”

For those who loved the idea but wanted a more natural alternative, Liz Little came to the rescue:

“A lot of people enjoy sourdough because it’s so much healthier and not loaded with toxic chemicals. Rainbow Softies Natural Sprinkles is a dye-free sprinkle alternative! 👏🏼”

Despite the sprinkle controversy, the overall vibe of the post remained positive. Many people were simply in awe of how beautiful the loaf looked, with some sharing pictures of their own attempts at the trend.

One common question in the comments was about the potential for staining proofing baskets, with Serina Huffman asking, “Before I impulsively make this, did the sprinkles stain your bannetons at all? 😅 It looks so good!!”

Jessica was quick to reassure her fellow bakers: “I use a liner in my bannetons (I hate cleaning and like just throwing the liner in the wash 😂). This did not stain my proofing bowl or the liner of my banneton.”

Love it or hate it, it seems that sprinkle-studded sourdough is officially a thing.

Will it become a staple in the sourdough world? That’s still up for debate—but it’s hard to deny the joy that this colorful experiment has brought to the baking community.

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