Mastering Sourdough

Creating sourdough is a challenge worth taking on, especially when you use these sourdough resources to help you along the way! Browse the articles below to and you'll see answers to the most common sourdough FAQs. If you're new to making sourdough recipes, be sure to check out the sourdough starter FAQ and tips before you begin!

Woman working with a ball of sourdough on a kitchen counter.

GIRL ADDING SUGAR TO SOURDOUGH BREAD BEING MIXED IN YELLOW BOWL

Adding Sugar to Sourdough Bread: Is It Necessary?

Sourdough Coil Fold vs Stretch and Fold: Which Technique is Better?

Sourdough Coil Fold vs Stretch and Fold: Which Technique is Better?

Photo showing a woman using a red handled Mercer bread knife to slice a loaf of sourdough bread.

Best Bread Knife for Sourdough [2024 review - real photos]

Proofing Sourdough In The Fridge (Cold Proofing Tips)

Proofing Sourdough In The Fridge (Cold Proofing Tips)

How To Laminate Sourdough

How To Laminate Sourdough

BEST FLOUR FOR SOURDOUGH BREAD

Bread Flour vs All Purpose Flour: Best Flour for Sourdough Bread

Proofing basket alternative

Proofing Basket Alternative: What To Use Instead of A Banneton

Bread deflates when scored

Help! My Sourdough Bread Deflates When Scored

Benefits of sourdough autolyse

Autolyse vs Fermentolyse: Which One Should You Use?

A bowl of wet, sticky sourdough being stretched up out of the bowl.

Why Is My Sourdough So Wet & Sticky?

Why Is My Sourdough Starter Runny?

Why Is My Sourdough Starter Runny?

Moldy Sourdough Starter [with photos of bad sourdough starter]

Moldy Sourdough Starter [with photos of bad sourdough starter]

Top 10 Tips for Better Sourdough