Aliquot Method vs. Windowpane Test: Which One Actually Tells You When Bulk Fermentation Is Done?
Both the aliquot method and the windowpane test involve pulling a small piece of dough and staring at it carefully. Both are used during bulk fermentation. But they measure completely different things — and using the wrong one at the wrong moment is one of the most consistent sources of confusion in sourdough baking. This […]
Is Sourdough Bread Fattening? The Baker’s Honest Answer
📚 Part of our Sourdough Nutrition Guide: Curious about fiber, macros, or weight loss? See the complete nutrition overview → Last updated: May 2026 | 15 min read Quick Answer: Is Sourdough Bread Fattening? NO — real, long-fermented sourdough is not fattening. Thanks to higher dough hydration (more water weight) and lower glycemic impact, it […]