Learning Guides

How to Make a Sourdough Starter from Scratch Beginner’s Guide to Making a Starter With the Sourdough Home Creating a strong, active sourdough starter doesn't have to be complicated. With...

Creating a New Sourdough Starter: Your Top Questions Answered Every starter is different. Stay consistent, trust the process, and you’ll get there! Have questions about creating your starter?We’ve got answers!...

How to Maintain an Established Sourdough Starter Reliable, Low-Maintenance Sourdough Starter Care—On Your Schedule Your Sourdough Home helps you maintain a healthy, active starter—no daily feedings, no guesswork. Whether you...

Sourdough Home: Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about storing, feeding, and baking with your starter using the Sourdough Home. Whether you're new to sourdough or a seasoned...

If you’re tired of guessing the best way to care for your sourdough starter or dealing with fluctuating kitchen temperatures, the Sourdough Home is here to help. Designed to simplify...

Sourdough starter is the cornerstone of every sourdough bread, and understanding it is crucial for successful baking. Whether you're stepping into the world of sourdough baking for the first time...

Sourdough Starter Feeding Ratios Maintaining a sourdough starter requires regular feedings to keep the active culture of yeasts and bacteria alive. These refreshments provide new food for the microorganisms, allowing...

Can you convert a yeast recipe into a sourdough recipe? Although it may seem intimidating at first, making the switch is easier than you might think. Many of your favorite...

Whether you’re looking for a mild sourdough to pair with butter or a tangy, full-flavored bread that will stand up to a rich soup or strong cheese, these are the...

This second part in our Sourdough Series takes our Country Sourdough Recipe and uses the concepts covered in part one to push that bread in two very different directions. We...

Baking your first sourdough loaf is one of the most rewarding things you can do in the kitchen, and with the right guidance and a little patience, it's well within...

What is Laminated Dough? What makes a croissant so special? Although butter might be an obvious answer, it is really the process of lamination that creates the magic. Even if...

Crafting homemade croissants and cruffins is both a delightful challenge and a rewarding project for bakers. The key to their irresistible flakiness lies in mastering lamination, a technique that requires...

The Importance of Steam for Crust Formation Numerous factors contribute to achieving an artisan bread crust at home, but one that is arguably the most impactful is the use of...

No-Knead bread is justifiably popular due to its ease and good results. In side-by-side tests, we discovered that 90 seconds of extra work, plus a few tweaks to the ingredients,...

Enjoy effortless timing with rich flavors and fully-risen open textures. Our Proofer ensures great results. Whether you are a novice bread maker or an experienced enthusiast, the Proofer is a...

Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Proofer The Folding Proofer & Slow Cooker allows you to control the environment for more consistent & reliable results. Whether you're proofing...

With the touch of a button, you can select a temperature for rising bread that fits your needs. Doughs take longer to rise but develop more flavor at lower temperatures,...

Folding Proofer: Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about proofing dough and getting the most out of your Proofer. Whether you’re baking your first sourdough loaf or perfecting...

Dehydrating Sourdough Starter The long days of summer are known for many things, but baking sourdough bread may not be at the top of the list. Hot kitchens and vacations...

How to Make Your Own Homemade Herbal Tea Using herbs, fruits, and spices in our cooking is second nature, but these fragrant ingredients can also be used to make your...

What is the Difference Between Herbs and Spices? Drying spices and herbs is a centuries-old technique for preserving and using plants for medicinal benefits as well as enhancing the flavor...

Not only are dried vegetables a tasty addition to your pantry, but dehydrating your own produce is a convenient and economical solution to food storage and reducing food waste. Dehydrated...

Drying your own fruit is a wonderful way to preserve food and avoid wasting extra produce before it goes bad. In addition to its nutritive benefits, dehydrated fruit is also...

Dehydrated Herbs Dried herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and historically were preserved in small bundles throughout the home. While this method is certainly pleasant, it’s...

Fruit leather is a tasty, wholesome snack convenient for taking on the go or whenever hunger strikes. Best of all, making fruit leather only requires a small amount of hands-on...

Our yogurt method is based on the principles in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking, and on the research by professors W.J. Lee and J. A. Lucey from University of...

Kombucha is the delicious, fizzy fermented tea that has soared in popularity over the last few years. Providing healthy probiotics and potent antioxidants, it can also boast anti-inflammatory benefits when...

Using six key concepts, we’ve developed a terrific method for growing a Kombucha scoby from a bottle of store-bought brew.Kombucha is the delicious fizzy, probiotic tea that is becoming an...

Take a quick black garlic internet tour and it is quickly clear. A lot of people are talking about black garlic and much of the information is conflicting. But one...

Thick, rich and tangy, yogurt and Greek yogurt are great candidates to substitute for sour cream. Whether you’re looking for better nutrition, a substitute for baking, or just want to...

Reports from the blogosphere that yogurt cultures are difficult to maintain or become more acidic over time are highly exaggerated. The truth is that homemade yogurt is simpler and easier...

Water Kefir has the delicious appeal of a fruity, sweet-tart soda. A probiotic powerhouse, kefir offers a richer, more diverse population of beneficial microbes than either yogurt or kombucha. And...