In this video, I’ll guide you through 18 essential sourdough basics – from starter care to baking the perfect loaf. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, these tips will help you avoid common mistakes, improve your technique, and create delicious bread every time.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Easy starter with whole-grain flour
1:10 Your starter thrives when you bake often
2:09 Active starter = happy baker
3:09 Great flour = great bread
3:59 Sourdough beyond the classic loaf
5:08 Know your recipe
6:21 Less water = happier yeast and happier you
9:20 Knead smarter & save time
10:03 Fermentolyse vs autolyse
11:23 Know when to stretch and fold
13:01 Know when your fermentation is done
14:18 Use your dough as next starter
16:09 Divide and preshape only when kneaded
17:19 Only add flour for shaping
18:03 Perfect proofing with a fridge
19:09 Steam for perfect bread
20:07 Don't slice too fast
20:29 Read your dough's crumb structure
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