Starter

Anyone who’s baked sourdough knows how hard it is to manage your starter. Just like raising a tiny, needy pet that needs love and attention, or it’ll go bad. But when done right, it can transform any dish into something truly special. Many of us have made our own starters, so we know how quickly…

Sourdough baking has existed for thousands of years and is still a favorite pastime. Keeping a sourdough starter healthy takes time and attention. It’s like raising a child. Watch it grow, feed it often, and provide a consistent environment for it to thrive. But even the most attentive sourdough parent can run into mold problems….

It’s fun to bake with sourdough starters, but it can be a bit tricky to figure out what they’re doing sometimes. Occasionally, you might have a starter bubbling away, showing all the signs of life, but it just won’t rise. What could be the culprit behind your starter’s refusal to rise? Maybe it’s just feeling…

You may think, ‘Why must I keep my sourdough starter warm? Can’t it just survive at room temperature?’ Well, here’s the thing: sourdough starters thrive in a warm environment, and maintaining the right temperature is crucial for their health and activity. Don’t sweat it; keeping your starter warm isn’t a big headache. In fact, we’ve…

Sourdough baking has gained global popularity among bread lovers and bakers alike. People in baking communities pass on a lot of stories about microbial legacies. It’s easy to get sucked into the allure of ancient starters, but are they really better? How true are all these hypes? The truth is, age alone isn’t a good…

In bread baking, two secret weapons can elevate any loaf’s flavor, texture, and aroma: poolish and sourdough starter. Poolish is a type of pre-ferment made from flour, water, and a small amount of yeast. Its purpose is to develop flavor and increase the fermentation activity in the dough, resulting in a lighter, more flavorful loaf….