One of the biggest misconceptions in sourdough baking is that bigger holes always mean better bread. In reality, your crumb is a reflection of the entire baking process—from fermentation and gluten development to shaping and baking. Here’s what this loaf tells us: ✨ Evenly distributed air poc

When I started sourdough, I thought I just had to follow a recipe. I quickly realized sourdough is less about following the clock and more about learning how to read your dough. These are the biggest mistakes I made—and hopefully they’ll save you a little frustration. 🤍 1. Watching the clock

This is my first time making an inclusion loaf, and I’m so excited to see how it turns out. One thing I’ve learned while researching inclusions: less is more. Adding too much cheese or too many jalapeños can weigh the dough down and make it harder to rise. Folding them in gently during stretch a

My second sourdough loaf. 🤍🍞 A few days ago, I had never made sourdough before. Now I’m already learning that every loaf teaches you something new. The biggest lesson so far? Don’t watch the clock—watch your dough. Every kitchen is different, and things like temperature and the strength of yo

Just a few days ago, I had no idea what a sourdough starter was. Today, I baked my very first loaf. One of the reasons I started The Homestead Diaries was to learn real homesteading skills from the very beginning—and document every success (and mistake) along the way. If you’re learning to