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Sourdough Baking Techniques

Welcome to Sourdough Baking Techniques! This is your go-to resource for mastering every stage of sourdough bread baking.

From bread dough mixing methods, stretch and folds, and coil folds to dough temperature, bulk fermentation, proofing, shaping, and baking, you’ll find practical tips and step-by-step guidance to help your dough rise perfectly and develop amazing flavor.

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Portrait of Irina, author and sourdough baker.

Hi! I'm Irina!

I'm a self-taught sourdough baker with over 30 years of home-baking experience. I now hold a Cottage Food Permit to operate my home-based bakery.

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Sourdough Bread Recipes

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  • Loaf of sourdough bread in a loaf pan inside the oven.
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  • Small batch sourdough bread loaf on a wooden board with a kitchen towel.
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