Sourdough FAQ

Got sourdough questions? You'll find the answers here in the sourdough FAQ archives! Browse here for helpful answers to popular questions about making sourdough recipes. Learn about making and troubleshooting a starter, and my article on the best equipment to use. Two of the most popular sourdough FAQs are "Why is my sourdough so wet and sticky?" and "How long does sourdough discard last in the fridge?".

Slices of sourdough bread.

How To Bake Sourdough Without Dutch Oven

How To Bake Sourdough Without Dutch Oven

How to get more open crumb sourdough

How To Get More Open Crumb Sourdough

How to get dark crust on sourdough bread

How To Get Dark Crust On Sourdough Bread

blistered sourdough bread

How To Get Blisters On Sourdough Bread

Common dough weights for sourdough bread

Dough Weights for Common Bread Shapes [with printable chart]

Kate from the Pantry Mama taking dough out of a banneton basket onto a sheet of parchment paper. This is the feature image for the blog banneton sizing guide.

Banneton Size Guide: Choosing The Right Size Banneton For Dough Weight

How to store sourdough bread

How To Store Sourdough Bread

Banneton care and maintenance

Banneton Care: How To Prep, Use, Maintain & Store Banneton Baskets

Sourdough Mess: 30 Tips For Cleaner Sourdough Baking

Sourdough Mess: 30 Tips For Cleaner Sourdough Baking

4 small loaves of sourdough bread packaged in paper and plastic bags ready to be sold.

Selling Sourdough Bread: How To Set Up a Sourdough Bakery at Home

How To Freeze Sourdough Bread {includes instructions for refreshing frozen sourdough}

How To Freeze Sourdough Bread {includes instructions for refreshing frozen sourdough}

Benefits of weighing sourdough ingredients rather than using volume measures

Benefits of Weighing Sourdough Ingredients: Why Not To Use Cups When Baking Sourdough

Top 10 Tips for Better Sourdough