Sourdough FAQ

Got sourdough questions? You'll find the answers here in the sourdough FAQ archives! Browse here for helpful answers to popular questions about making sourdough recipes. Learn about making and troubleshooting a starter, and my article on the best equipment to use. Two of the most popular sourdough FAQs are "Why is my sourdough so wet and sticky?" and "How long does sourdough discard last in the fridge?".

Several slices of sourdough bread arranged in a cluster formation on a gray background.

Common dough weights for sourdough bread

Dough Weights for Common Bread Shapes [with printable chart]

Banneton Size Guide: Choosing The Right Size Banneton For Dough Weight

Banneton Size Guide: Choosing The Right Size Banneton For Dough Weight

How to store sourdough bread

How To Store Sourdough Bread

Banneton care and maintenance

Banneton Care: How To Prep, Use, Maintain & Store Banneton Baskets

Sourdough Mess: 30 Tips For Cleaner Sourdough Baking

Sourdough Mess: 30 Tips For Cleaner Sourdough Baking

4 small loaves of sourdough bread packaged in paper and plastic bags ready to be sold.

Selling Sourdough Bread: How To Set Up a Sourdough Bakery at Home

How To Freeze Sourdough Bread {includes instructions for refreshing frozen sourdough}

How To Freeze Sourdough Bread {includes instructions for refreshing frozen sourdough}

Benefits of weighing sourdough ingredients rather than using volume measures

Benefits of Weighing Sourdough Ingredients: Why Not To Use Cups When Baking Sourdough

sourdough baking timelines - how to create a baking schedule for sourdough bread

Sourdough Bread Timeline: How To Create A Sourdough Baking Schedule

Sourdough Hydration for Beginners: Easy Explanation

Sourdough Hydration for Beginners: Easy Explanation

BEST TOASTER FOR SOURDOUGH BREAD

Best Toasters For Sourdough Bread

10 sourdough ingredients you should always have in your pantry

10 Sourdough Ingredients You Should Always Have in Your Pantry

Sourdough Gifts Under $50: The Ultimate Guide to Gifts for Sourdough Bread Bakers

Sourdough Gifts Under $50: The Ultimate Guide to Gifts for Sourdough Bread Bakers

$Baker's Math for Sourdough Percentages$

Understanding Baker's Math & Baker's Percentages in Sourdough Bread Baking

BEST EQUIPMENT FOR BAKING SOURDOUGH BREAD - FEATURE IMAGE.

Best Equipment for Baking Sourdough Bread 2024 [All Tried & Tested Products with Photos]

How Do You Know When Bulk Fermentation Has Finished?

How Do You Know When Bulk Fermentation Has Finished?

How to Get A Thinner Crust on Sourdough Bread And Make It Softer & Less Chewy

How to Get A Thinner Crust on Sourdough Bread And Make It Softer & Less Chewy

Making sourdough in hotter or colder temperatures

Making Sourdough Bread In Hotter or Colder Temperatures: How To Adjust Your Recipe

Perfect sourdough batard sitting in a cast iron bread pan. There is parchment paper underneath the sourdough batard.

How To Shape A Sourdough Batard - The Easiest Technique Ever!

3 Dutch ovens for baking sourdough bread - a round cream enamel Dutch Oven with a brass knob, a black round enamel Dutch Oven with brass knob and a cream enamel Oval Dutch Oven, also with a brass knob.

Best Dutch Oven for Sourdough Bread [2024 Review - Real Photos]

Top 10 Tips for Better Sourdough