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The Complete Guide to Overnight Cold Retarding Your Sourdough

Cold retarding is not just a scheduling hack — it fundamentally changes your bread's flavor, crust, and scoring potential. Here is everything you need to know to do it right.

Team Sourdough Joe · October 4, 2026

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Cold Retard Overnight: More Flavor, Less Effort

Cold retarding your sourdough in the fridge overnight gives you deeper flavor, better scoring, and a schedule that fits your life. Here is exactly how to do it.

Team Sourdough Joe · February 11, 2026