Sourdough Baking

Ambient temperature for sourdough - too warm and too cold

In Dan Lepard's forum overnight jakelly asked [quote] For years we have made a sourdough bread using starter that was created in...

Pretzels and Bagels

Hi I've been experimenting with more unusual breads using sourdough. Here are some pictures of Soft Fat Pretzels and Onion Bagels...

Raisins in sourdough?

Hi there, Was wondering if anyone has tried adding raisins into sourdough recipe? Any feedback or comments on this? Thanks.

first sourdough rye

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Baked at 470 degrees

This is todays sourdough bread, baked at higher temperature, 470 degrees I think I am going to like that better. qahtan [img]http...

Tamed the rye starter.

Well I got control of the rye starter, changed it to 100% hydration, very cold water in the dough, 4 hours first rise, 4 hours...

A Bit of a Shock.

It's funny how you fall into habits when you are baking, and you get used to the patience required when using sourdough starters...

Sourdough not rising?

Hi everyone, I tried to make my first loaf of bread today but unfortunately the sourdough is not rising. I presume the cause is...

Bread from Australia

Bill sent me some of his starter and his own recipe. I am having so much fun trying out his starter! Here is my first result:(By...

Crustier Crust

I'd like to get a thicker crustier crust on my sourdough baguettes. I spray them with water, leave some water in a tray in the...