How to Read a Sourdough Crumb: What Open Crumbs and Dense Spots Tell You

A sourdough crumb is a record of your fermentation, shaping and bake. Learn to read open patches, gummy cores and dense bands, and...

Sourdough Starter Troubleshooting Checklist: 10 Signs and Fixes

Ten signs your sourdough starter is trying to tell you something — slow rise, hooch, sharp smells, mould — with practical fixes for each.