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
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
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
How Long Does Sourdough Bread Actually Last?
Sourdough lasts longer than regular bread, but how long exactly? Here is a realistic guide to shelf life, storage, and when to toss it.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 5, 2026
Troubleshooting Gummy Sourdough Bread
Your sourdough looks perfect on the outside but the crumb is gummy, sticky, or doughy inside? Here are the most likely causes and fixes.
Team Sourdough Joe · June 2, 2026
Sourdough Dinner Rolls for Holidays
Soft, pull-apart dinner rolls made with sourdough for flavor that impresses at any holiday table. Make the dough ahead and bake fresh when guests arrive.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 31, 2026
Sourdough Crumpets: Fluffy, Tangy, and Addictive
Thick, spongy crumpets loaded with holes that pool with melted butter. Made with sourdough starter for a tang that elevates this British classic.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 24, 2026
The Float Test: Does It Actually Work?
Every sourdough guide mentions the float test, but is it actually a reliable way to check if your starter is ready? Here is the honest truth.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 22, 2026
Sourdough Breadsticks: Perfect Party Snack
Crispy, golden breadsticks made with sourdough for extra flavor. These are absurdly easy to make and disappear faster than you can bake them.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 19, 2026