Recipes & Guides
Step-by-step sourdough recipes, starter guides, and the baking science behind every loaf.
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
How to Score Sourdough for Decorative Patterns
Beyond the basic ear: learn how to create leaf patterns, wheat stalks, geometric designs, and more on your sourdough loaves.
Team Sourdough Joe · May 26, 2026
Bread Lame vs Razor Blade: Which Scoring Tool Do You Need?
A bread lame and a razor blade both score dough, but they handle differently. Here is a quick comparison to help you choose the right tool for your baking style.
Team Sourdough Joe · March 27, 2026
Scoring Bread: Technique, Patterns, and Tools
Scoring is where function meets artistry. Learn why we score bread, how to hold a lame, the most popular scoring patterns, and how to get those dramatic ears and blooms.
Team Sourdough Joe · January 29, 2026