Deep dives into the science of wild yeast, hydration levels, and the perfect golden crust
📚 Part of our Sourdough Nutrition Guide: This guide covers fiber, macros, weight loss, and digestion. See the complete nutrition overview → By Sourdough Archive · April 2026 · 7 min read The short answer: Yes, sourdough bread has fiber —
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
📚 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
When it comes to bread comparisons for weight loss, pita bread and sourdough are two popular choices — but which one actually helps you shed pounds more effectively? The short answer: sourdough generally edges out pita bread for weight loss, thanks
Malt is germinated cereal grains that have been dried through a controlled process that transforms their chemical composition and unlocks enzymes crucial for fermentation. If you’re a baker—especially a sourdough baker—malt isn’t just an ingredient: it’s a precision tool that controls
This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy. A cold kitchen is the worst environment for following time-based sourdough recipes — and the best environment for the aliquot method. When your kitchen drops to 65°F and every recipe’s timing
You have set up your aliquot jar, marked the starting level, and you are watching the dough rise. Now comes the question every baker hits at this exact moment: how high do I let it go before I shape? 25%? 50%?
75°F (24°C) represents the ideal temperature for sourdough bulk fermentation. This is the sweet spot where timing becomes predictable, visual cues are reliable, and fermentation moves at a pace that accommodates real-world baking schedules without requiring constant monitoring. At 75°F, you