Getting Started with Sourdough
Beginner’s Guide, Tips & Easy Recipes
New to sourdough? You’re in the right place.
This “Getting Started with Sourdough” series will walk you through everything you need to know — from creating and caring for your first starter, to choosing the right flour, to baking your very first loaf.
Each article builds on the last, so you can learn in order and feel confident every step of the way. Whether you’re here for the health benefits, the joy of homemade bread, or simply the magic of sourdough, this is your roadmap to success.
What Is Sourdough Bread?
Learn how sourdough starter works, what fermentation does, how sourdough is made, and what beginners need to know.
Why Sourdough Bread Is Better for Your Health + Who Benefits
5,000 Years Ago, Food Was Medicine Picture this: you sit down to enjoy a warm slice of bread, but instead of bloating or a heavy crash, you feel nourished, light, and satisfied. That’s the heart of...
How to Make a Sourdough Starter (Step-by-Step)
There’s something magical about nurturing life in your kitchen. When I first started baking sourdough, I remember hovering over a jar of flour and water, checking for bubbles as if it were a newborn...
Beginner Sourdough Bread Recipe (Artisan Loaf)
This article walks you through each step of baking your first sourdough loaf with confidence and teaches you the fundamentals of artisan sourdough baking.
Health Benefits of Frozen Bread: Why It’s Actually Better for You
Most people freeze bread to stop it going stale. What many don’t know is the real health benefits of frozen bread go far beyond storage. Freezing changes the starches in bread in a way that can...
Baker’s Percentages Explained: Unlock the Secret Language of Great Baking
I remember the first time I saw a sourdough formula that said “75 % hydration.” I blinked. Then blinked again. Was this algebra? A secret code? I didn’t know it yet, but I was looking at my first...
How to Fix Sticky or Dry Dough (And What Your Dough Is Really Trying to Tell You)
If your hands have ever been glued to a sticky or dry dough ball, you know the feeling — messy, frustrating, and confusing. On the other hand, when dough feels dry and stiff, shaping can feel like...