Sourdough Foundations
Learn the essential sourdough foundations to build a strong starter, master fermentation, and bake delicious artisan bread with confidence. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts!
Sourdough discard was one of the most confusing parts of my baking journey. In the early days, I followed every starter tutorial I could find, but no one really explained what to do with the portion you remove before feeding. I was left with a growing jar of extra starter and no clear direction. At first, I threw it away—every day. A few scoops into the trash, and that was it. But the more I baked, the more it bothered me. Was I wasting something useful? Was this step even necessary? Like many home bakers, I didn’t realize that the ... Learn more
