How to Get a Crispy Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust (Every Time)

How to Get a Crispy Sourdough Discard Pizza Crust

There is nothing quite as disappointing as pulling a beautiful pizza out of the oven, slicing into it, and realizing the bottom is floppy and soft. You’ve spent time maintaining your starter and mixing your dough, so you deserve a base that has a satisfying snap, not a sad fold. While sourdough discard adds incredible […]

Underproofed vs Overproofed Sourdough: What’s the Difference?

Sourdough crumb comparison chart: Left shows overproofed loaf with flattened shape, Right shows underproofed loaf with large tunneling holes and flying crust

Side-by-side comparison: The flat profile of overproofed dough vs. the tunneling ‘caverns’ of underproofed dough Learning to recognize underproofed vs overproofed sourdough is one of the fastest ways to improve crumb structure, oven spring, and overall loaf quality. Understanding underproofed vs overproofed sourdough is one of the most important skills in sourdough baking. If your […]