Recipes & Guides
Step-by-step sourdough recipes, starter guides, and the baking science behind every loaf.
How to Make Sourdough Starter More Active
Is your starter sluggish, slow to rise, or barely doubling? Here are proven strategies to boost its activity and get it reliably peaking on schedule.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 30, 2026
Scoring Sourdough Like You Mean It: Patterns, Blades, and the Science Behind the Slash
Scoring isn't just decoration. The way you cut your dough controls how it expands in the oven, affects the crust, and determines whether you get that coveted ear. Here's everything you need to know.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 28, 2026
Sourdough Pita Bread: Puffy Pockets Every Time
Homemade sourdough pita that actually puffs into perfect pockets. The secret is screaming hot heat and a dough that is easier than you think.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 26, 2026
Baking With Whole Wheat: A Sourdough Guide for People Who Want Flavor and Texture
Whole wheat sourdough doesn't have to be dense, dry, or depressing. With a few adjustments to your process, you can bake whole wheat loaves that are light, flavorful, and actually enjoyable.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 23, 2026
How to Build a Sourdough Baking Schedule Around Your Work
Sourdough does not have to take over your life. Here are realistic schedules for full-time workers, shift workers, and weekend-only bakers.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 21, 2026
Why Your Sourdough Keeps Spreading Flat (And How to Fix Your Shaping)
That pancake-shaped loaf isn't a fermentation problem. It's a shaping problem. Here are the techniques that finally gave me tall, round loaves with real oven spring.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 19, 2026
Sourdough Tortillas: Soft and Pliable Every Time
Homemade sourdough tortillas that stay soft and foldable. Just five ingredients, a hot skillet, and 30 minutes of your time.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 16, 2026
Your Sourdough Starter Feeding Schedule Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
You don't need to set alarms or follow rigid 12-hour intervals. Here's a relaxed, practical approach to feeding your starter that actually fits into a normal life.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 14, 2026
High-Altitude Sourdough Baking Adjustments
Baking above 3,000 feet? Your sourdough behaves differently up there. Here is a complete guide to adjusting every variable for altitude.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 12, 2026
Kamut Sourdough Bread: Nutty and Golden
Kamut (Khorasan wheat) produces a stunning golden sourdough with a rich, buttery flavor. Here is how to work with this ancient grain for your best loaf.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 9, 2026