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7 Tips for Better Oven Spring in Sourdough Bread
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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