Rye Sourdough Scoring and Shaping Tips (Score vs. Dock)

Rye Sourdough Scoring and Shaping Tips (Score vs. Dock)

Rye scoring and shaping isn’t a gentler version of wheat technique — past a certain rye percentage, it’s a different process entirely, including one step most rye content never mentions: docking, which replaces scoring altogether on high-rye loaves. This guide covers shaping and scoring by rye percentage, when to switch from one technique to the […]

Sourdough Shaping and Scoring Problems — Complete Fix Guide

sourdough shaping and scoring problems — hands scoring sourdough loaf with bread lame showing correct scoring technique

Getting the shape and score right is what separates a beautiful artisan loaf from a messy one. This guide covers every shaping and scoring problem — from dough that tears during shaping to scores that sink back into the loaf instead of opening up. Find your specific problem below and get a clear fix. More […]