sourdough baking Posts

Sliced sourdough bread

Is sourdough bread healthy?

It’s complicated! But there are key differences between commercial yeast and sourdough breads.

Oct 20, 2025
Sourdough loaves

7 tips for the very best bread crust

Bakery-quality loaves begin here.

Jul 11, 2024
Classic Sourdough Pancakes or Waffles

15 sourdough discard recipes for breads, cakes, and more

Don't toss that discard — use it to bake!

May 13, 2024
Glass sourdough crock on digital scale next to measuring cup full of flour

What if I forgot to feed my sourdough starter?

Don’t worry — your starter will be just fine.

Oct 18, 2023
Sourdough starter pouring from a crock

How to bake with unfed sourdough starter

Using unfed starter to make bread? It's possible!

May 17, 2022
Sliced Walnut and Raisin Porridge Bread

For softer, longer-lasting bread, add leftover oatmeal

Porridge isn't just for breakfast anymore.

Mar 7, 2022
sourdough bread being sliced

How to make your sourdough bread more (or less) sour: part 2

Want to ramp up the sour? Increase the acids.

Feb 22, 2022
sourdough bread sliced

How to make your sourdough bread more (or less) sour: part 3

Sour or mild — it’s up to you.

Feb 22, 2022
loaf of sourdough bread

Here’s how I streamline my sourdough baking

Cut to the chase — and still get great results.

Oct 15, 2021
Sourdough culture in a clear glass jar.

Ask the Bread Coach: Can sourdough starter be too active?

Sometimes the secret to a tall loaf is a starter that’s been slowed down.

Jul 29, 2021
Toast with raspberry jam

A tastier toasting bread, thanks to sourdough

The secret's in the (discard) starter.

Jun 9, 2021
Sourdough bread

Easy everyday sourdough bread

All the flavor — none of the fuss

Feb 12, 2021
Bread machine

How to use a bread machine for sourdough

From sourdough bagels to crusty baguettes, your machine's not just for sandwich loaves

Jan 19, 2021
Maura Brickman holding a loaf of her bread

Don't be a bread hostage

Finally, sourdough bread that fits your schedule

Apr 6, 2020
Sourdough Starter Troubleshooting, part 2 via @kingarthurflour

Sourdough starter troubleshooting, part 2

Can this starter be saved?

Mar 12, 2018
Extra-Tangy Sourdough Bread

Classic Sourdough Bread

Time steps in for added yeast

Jun 14, 2012