What is an Autolyse? During the autolyse, flour and water is mixed gently and the dough is left to rest for 30 to 60 minutes. Then, the sourdough starter and salt is added to the dough and mixing...
Category: Sourdough Bread
The best oven temperature to bake your sourdough bread is at 235 Celcius for 40 minutes which results in the best oven spring, and dark browning of the crust without burning. Oven temperature is...
The Differences Between Sourdough and Regular Bread Analyzed
There are two main differences in the ingredients and baking process between sourdough bread and regular bread. Sourdough bread is leavened by wild yeast and bacteria while regular bread is...
How to Freeze and Reheat Sourdough Bread to Lock In Freshness
The best technique for freezing sourdough bread to preserve its freshness is by allowing it to cool for 5 hours after it has left the oven, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap such that an air-tight...
Sourdough bread can go bad in two ways; it can get moldy and it can turn stale. Moldy sourdough bread is unsafe to eat and should be discarded, while stale sourdough bread can be saved by reheating...
4 Alternatives to Parchment Paper for Baking Sourdough Bread
Why is parchment paper so commonly used in sourdough bread baking? Parchment paper works so well for baking sourdough bread because of its heat resistant and non-stick nature, allowing bread to be...