Pros and Cons of using ice in Dutch Ovens when baking sourdough bread, along with a side-by-side experiment!

Does sourdough bread need to be kneaded? Or do stretch & folds or coil folds suffice? See the difference in this side by side experiment!

The 5 Minute Score Method involves scoring a sourdough loaf a 2nd time usually 5-7 minutes into baking. Can be used to achieve an ear!

Many sourdough recipes call for autolysis (mixing water + flour). Does the extra step really make a better loaf? Find out in this experiment.

Does it matter how sourdough is covered for the final proof in the fridge? Find out in this experiment if plastic or cloth is superior!

Dark or even burnt bottom crusts come with the territory with artisanal breads, but fear not, there are tricks to keep a light bottom crust!

Making sourdough bread can be daunting. Help demystify the process by figuring out what you really need to get started, and what you don’t.

Learn all about adding inclusions (flavors) to sourdough bread, best practices for how to add, how much to add, and when to add, and more!

What’s better to use in sourdough bread, all-purpose flour or bread flour? Does it matter? Find out in this sourdough baking experiment!