Sourdough Didn’t Rise: How to Diagnose Whether It’s Your Starter, Dough, or Oven

Sourdough Didn't Rise: How to Diagnose Whether It's Your Starter, Dough, or Oven

I still remember the morning I pulled back my linen cloth, ready to score a beautiful boule, and found a sad, dense puck of dough that had barely moved overnight. I had done everything I thought was right — fed my starter, measured my flour, shaped with care — and yet nothing. Flat. Lifeless. Honestly, … Read more

Why Is My Sourdough Dense? The 7 Most Common Causes and How to Fix Them

Why Is My Sourdough Dense? The 7 Most Common Causes and How to Fix Them

I still remember pulling my very first sourdough loaf out of the Dutch oven, heart pounding with excitement — and then slicing into it to find a dense, gummy brick staring back at me. If you’ve been there, searching desperately for a why is my sourdough dense fix, I want you to know you are … Read more