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7 Tips for Better Oven Spring in Sourdough Bread
Oven spring is the dramatic rise your bread gets in the first minutes of baking. If yours is underwhelming, these seven adjustments can make a significant difference.
Team Sourdough Joe · April 10, 2026
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No Dutch Oven? 5 Alternatives That Still Produce Great Sourdough
A Dutch oven is ideal for sourdough, but it is not the only way to trap steam. These five alternatives produce surprisingly good results with equipment you may already own.
Team Sourdough Joe · March 31, 2026