Bakers often compare them the beginning of sourdough to a pet. They give it a cute name (“Doughy Parton”), express displeasure about feeding schedules and boast about a bond that's str...
There are many ways to fold and shape your dough in sourdough bread baking. If you're familiar with the stretch and fold technique, then maybe it's time to take a look at a similar process. He...
My kids and I are big fans of the TV show MythBusters, where the hosts use science to prove or disprove myths such as: Can a can of cookie dough in the refrigerator explode in a hot car ? And what act...
During bulk fermentation, your dough needs to rest and sit at room temperature. But did you know that your dough can withstand a colder temperature? Here is a simple guide on how to cold proof sourdou...
It's easy to get overly ambitious when buying fruit in the summer. Look at those gorgeous berries, those plump peaches, those ruby red strawberries! You need them all, now. But sometimes, our ey...
What makes bread dough different from pizza dough? Many of us struggle to tell the difference between the two, simply because dough is dough. But I'm here to change that, because contrary to what ...
I promise that our Test Kitchen is not trying to trick you. It seems like it should be obvious: Pizza flour it's for pizza and cake flour it's for, well, cake. You don't have to be an expe...
While baking bread the same day is quite normal, many of us are used to spending at least two days on our sourdough recipes. Well, how would you like to know how to make same-day sourdough bread? Here...
There's a moment in the pie baking process when most bakers hold their breath: the dreaded transfer step pie dough from the table to frying pan. At this point, the dough is carefully rolled out in...