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Fixing dense loaves, sluggish starters, and everything in between.

Sourdough in Summer: Managing a Hot Kitchen
Troubleshooting

Sourdough in Summer: Managing a Hot Kitchen

Heat can turn a five-hour bulk ferment into a two-hour sprint. Learn to read the dough instead of the clock, mix with cold water, cut your starter percentage, and use fridge retards to bake great sourdough all summer.

Jul 21, 20267 min read
Why Won't My Sourdough Rise? A Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting

Why Won't My Sourdough Rise? A Troubleshooting Guide

A flat, dense loaf almost always comes down to a handful of fixable causes. Here is how to diagnose and rescue a sourdough that will not rise.

Jun 10, 20263 min read