Welcome to Sourdough Sorcery How To's


Welcome to the Sourdough Sorcery How-To’s—your go-to guide for turning curiosity into confidence and dough into delicious magic. ✨

This section is all about practical, step-by-step guidance that makes sourdough feel approachable, flexible, and fun. From mastering your starter and understanding fermentation to shaping, baking, troubleshooting, and beyond, these How-To’s are designed to help you build skills, not stress. Think of it as your sourdough spellbook: clear instructions, real-world tips from my test kitchen, and just enough magic to help you bake with confidence—no matter where you are on your sourdough journey. 🍞

How To's

18 Fascinating Facts About Sourdough Bread (History, Science & Surprising Truths)

18 Fascinating Facts About Sourdough Bread (His...

Sourdough isn’t just bread — it’s 5,000 years of history, microbiology, and tradition in your kitchen. From Ancient Egypt to the California Gold Rush, here are 18 fascinating facts about...

18 Fascinating Facts About Sourdough Bread (His...

Sourdough isn’t just bread — it’s 5,000 years of history, microbiology, and tradition in your kitchen. From Ancient Egypt to the California Gold Rush, here are 18 fascinating facts about...

Stop the Sourdough Struggle: Why Your Starter & Bread Aren’t Working (and How Flour Fixes It)

Stop the Sourdough Struggle: Why Your Starter &...

If your sourdough starter or bread isn’t working the way it should, you’re not doing it wrong. In this post, we break down the real difference between all-purpose and bread...

Stop the Sourdough Struggle: Why Your Starter &...

If your sourdough starter or bread isn’t working the way it should, you’re not doing it wrong. In this post, we break down the real difference between all-purpose and bread...

Chocolate Sourdough Starter: How to Make It (and Why You’ll Want One)

Chocolate Sourdough Starter: How to Make It (an...

Chocolate sourdough starter is a simple upgrade that transforms your baking. Learn how to make it, how to feed it, and why it creates deeper flavor, better texture, and richer...

Chocolate Sourdough Starter: How to Make It (an...

Chocolate sourdough starter is a simple upgrade that transforms your baking. Learn how to make it, how to feed it, and why it creates deeper flavor, better texture, and richer...

How to Make a Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter with Millet Flour

How to Make a Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter wit...

If you’re ready to dive into gluten-free sourdough, your journey starts with a strong, vibrant starter — and millet flour is one of the best ways to build one. Mild,...

How to Make a Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter wit...

If you’re ready to dive into gluten-free sourdough, your journey starts with a strong, vibrant starter — and millet flour is one of the best ways to build one. Mild,...

The Best Way to Freeze Sourdough Dough (and Bake It Straight From Frozen)

The Best Way to Freeze Sourdough Dough (and Bak...

Freezing sourdough dough is a game-changer when life gets busy. After extensive testing, I’ve found the best method for freezing shaped dough so you can bake it straight from frozen—with...

The Best Way to Freeze Sourdough Dough (and Bak...

Freezing sourdough dough is a game-changer when life gets busy. After extensive testing, I’ve found the best method for freezing shaped dough so you can bake it straight from frozen—with...

How to Feed Your Sourdough Starter

How to Feed Your Sourdough Starter

Your sourdough starter is a living culture that needs a little love and regular feeding to thrive. In this post, you’ll learn exactly how to feed, store, and care for...

How to Feed Your Sourdough Starter

Your sourdough starter is a living culture that needs a little love and regular feeding to thrive. In this post, you’ll learn exactly how to feed, store, and care for...