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Knead Help

Just had my fifth attempt and still producing flat objects like large Jiffy bags. The taste is OK but the appearance is...

how does the ratio of sourdough starter / dough effect bread baking??

A hearty "Hello" to all ! I am sure glad I found you! A year ago I have made a few attempts at sourdough baking, not bad, not...

Dough does not hold it's shape

Whenever I want to bake a bread without a tin the dough does not hold it's shape during rising. I use 1 cup 100% hydration...

barm

Hi. I am reading the bakers apprentice, and noe am making Pumpernikel, one of my favorites! My question is; the starter for this...

Fluoridated tap water

I have been trying to raise a starter for three weeks and have got something which bubbles but never 'explodes out of the jar',...

Starter questions from beginner

1. The temperature in my house is around 16degC (and I don't have an airing cupboard). Can I get anywhere by leaving a developing...

Hydration technique

Where can I find simple info on general hydration technique?

Wholewheat loaf tips

Hi. After repeating a successful bake of a plain flour sourdough bread, with 10% wholewheat, (thanks in no small part to the help...

Problems with the recipe from Nourishing Traditions

Hello everyone! I was mightily impressed when I saw the depth of your sourdough bread baking expertise! I had no idea how...

Variation in Sour Dough Starters

I'm new to this site but couldn't find discussion on this topic. If it exists, I'd appreciate a pointer in the right direction...