I still remember the evening I tried to transfer my first properly fermented sourdough loaf from the counter to my Dutch oven using nothing but my bare hands and sheer optimism. The dough stuck, deflated, and landed in the pot looking less like an artisan loaf and more like a sad pancake. That was the … Read more
I still remember the afternoon I ruined what should have been a beautiful sourdough loaf — all because of a cup of flour. I’d packed it too tightly, the way you do when you’re in a hurry and not really thinking. The dough came out stiff and dense, like a brick wrapped in a crust. … Read more
I still remember the first time I pulled a sourdough loaf out of the Dutch oven and felt my heart sink. The crust had burst open on the side — a wild, ugly tear that had nothing to do with my scoring and everything to do with the fact that I’d been “scoring” with a … Read more
I still remember the first time I tried to proof a sourdough loaf without a banneton. I had shaped my dough, set it on a floured kitchen towel in a bowl, and went to bed feeling pretty proud of myself. By morning, it had spread out into a sad, flat disc — more frisbee than … Read more
I still remember the first loaf I pulled from my oven that made me want to cry — and not in a good way. The crust was pale, the crumb was dense, and the whole thing looked more like a frisbee than an artisan boule. I had done everything right: fed my starter, shaped carefully, … Read more
Choosing the right sourdough proofing basket, or banneton, can feel daunting. These baskets are essential tools for any sourdough baker. They help your dough hold its shape during its final rise, known as the proof. Consequently, the size of your basket directly impacts the final look and texture of your loaf. A basket that is … Read more
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