Techniques Archive

Identifying Proofing Levels in Dough

Here are a few simple ways to check for the correct proofing level in dough.

Here’s an in-depth look on what happens during an autolyse.

Here’s how to adjust your sourdough baking to suit a high-altitude.

A batard is one of the most iconic oval sourdough shapes. Here’s two easy shaping methods.

A boule is a traditional round loaf, and is a great shape for beginning bakers to try.

Pre-shaping helps tighten the dough up before the final shaping and bake.

Understanding starters, and the role they play as the leavening agent in bread.

The most important part for sourdough bakers.

When you add starter to your dough affects the flavor of your bread.