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Create a Sourdough Starter from Scratch
Beginner’s Guide to Making a Starter With the Sourdough Home... Read on to Beginner’s Guide to Making a Starter With the Sourdough Home.

Creating a New Sourdough Starter: Your Top Questions Answered
Every starter is different. Stay consistent, trust the process, and you’ll get there! Read on to Creating a New Sourdough Starter: Your Top Questions Answered.

How to Maintain an Established Sourdough Starter
Your Sourdough Home helps you maintain a healthy, active starter—no daily feedings... Read on to How to Maintain an Established Sourdough Starter.

Sourdough Home: FAQ
Whether you're new to sourdough or a seasoned baker, the Sourdough Home is designed... Read on to Sourdough Home: Frequently Asked Questions.

How to Use the Sourdough Home
Maintaining a vigorous and healthy starter is key to achieving great results with your sourdough bread. Understanding... Read on to How to Use the Sourdough Home.

Sourdough Starter 101
Sourdough starter is the cornerstone of every sourdough bread, and understanding it is crucial for successful baking. Whether you're stepping.... Read on to Sourdough Starter 101.

Sourdough Starter Feeding Ratios
Maintaining a sourdough starter requires regular feedings to keep the active culture of yeasts and... Read on to Sourdough Starter Feeding Ratios.

How to Convert a Yeast Recipe to Sourdough
Can you convert a yeast recipe into a sourdough recipe? Although it may seem intimidating at first, making... Read on toHow to Convert a Yeast Recipe to Sourdough.

Part I — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour
Whether you’re looking for a mild sourdough to pair with butter or a tangy, full-flavored bread that will stand up to a rich soup or... Read on to Part I — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour.

Part II — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour
This second part in our Sourdough Series takes our Country Sourdough Recipe and uses the concepts covered in part one to push that bread in... Read on to Part II — How to Make Sourdough More (or Less) Sour.

Beginner’s Sourdough Bread
Congratulations - your sourdough starter is finally matured and you’re finally ready to bake your first loaf... Read on to Beginner’s Sourdough Bread.

What is Laminated Dough?
What makes a croissant so special? Although butter might be an obvious answer, it is really the process of lamination that creates the magic. Even if the term lamination is... Read on to How to Use the Sourdough Home.

How To Level Up Your Lamination
Crafting homemade croissants and cruffins is both a delightful challenge and a rewarding project... Read on to How To Level Up Your Lamination: Our Tips for Flaky Perfection.

Why Steam is Essential for Perfect Artisan Bread
Numerous factors contribute to achieving an artisan bread crust at home, but one that is arguably the most impactful is the use of... Read on to Why Steam is Essential for Perfect Artisan Bread.

How to Make Better No-Knead Bread
No-Knead bread is justifiably popular due to its ease and good results. In side-by-side tests, we discovered that 90 seconds of extra work, plus a few... Read on to how-to-make-better-no-knead-bread.

Homemade Bread
Whether you are a novice bread maker or an experienced enthusiast, the Proofer is a tool that helps ensure a flavorful, open-textured bread that is ready when you... Read on to homemade-bread.

Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Proofer
The Folding Proofer & Slow Cooker allows you to control the environment for more consistent & reliable results. Whether you're proofing dough... Read on to Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Proofer.

Bread Rising Tips
With the touch of a button you can select a temperature for rising bread that fits your needs. At lower temperatures breads take longer to rise but develop... Read on to Bread Rising Tips.

Homemade Bread
Whether you are a novice bread maker or an experienced enthusiast, the Proofer is a tool that helps ensure a flavorful, open-textured bread that is ready when you... Read on to homemade-bread.

Bread Rising Tips
With the touch of a button you can select a temperature for rising bread that fits your needs. At lower temperatures breads take longer to rise but develop... Read on to Bread Rising Tips.

Bread Rising Tips
With the touch of a button you can select a temperature for rising bread that fits your needs. At lower temperatures breads take longer to rise but develop... Read on to Bread Rising Tips.

Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Proofer
The Folding Proofer & Slow Cooker allows you to control the environment for more consistent & reliable results. Whether you're proofing dough... Read on to Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Proofer.

Homemade Bread
Whether you are a novice bread maker or an experienced enthusiast, the Proofer is a tool that helps ensure a flavorful, open-textured bread that is ready when you... Read on to homemade-bread.

How to Make Better No-Knead Bread
No-Knead bread is justifiably popular due to its ease and good results. In side-by-side tests, we discovered that 90 seconds of extra work, plus a few... Read on to how-to-make-better-no-knead-bread.
Dehydrating

Dehydrating and Rehydrating Sourdough Starter
The long days of summer are known for many things, but baking sourdough bread may not be at the top of the list. Hot kitchens... Read on to Dehydrating and Rehydrating Sourdough Starter.

How to Make Your Own Homemade Herbal Tea
Using herbs, fruits, and spices in our cooking is second nature, but these fragrant ingredients can also be used to make your own homemade... Read on to How to Make Your Own Homemade Herbal Tea.

Dehydrating Spices
Drying spices and herbs is a centuries-old technique for preserving and using plants for medicinal benefits as well as enhancing the flavor of food—not to mention... Read on to Dehydrating Spices.

Dehydrating Vegetables
Not only are dried vegetables a tasty addition to your pantry, but dehydrating your own produce is a convenient and economical solution... Read on to Dehydrating Vegetables.

Dehydrating Fruit
Drying your own fruit is a wonderful way to preserve food and avoid wasting extra produce before it goes bad. In addition to its nutritive benefit... Read on to Dehydrating Fruit.

Dehydrating Herbs
Dried herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and historically were preserved in small bundles throughout the home. While this method... Read on to Dehydrating Herbs.

How to Make Fruit Leather
Fruit leather is a tasty, wholesome snack convenient for taking on the go or whenever hunger strikes. Best of all, making fruit leather only requires a small amount of hands-on time... Read on to How to Make Fruit Leather.

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Fermentation & Culturing

The Science of Great Yogurt
Our yogurt method is based on the principles in Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking, and on the research by professors W.J. Lee... Read on to The Science of Great Yogurt.

How to Brew and Bottle Kombucha
Kombucha is the delicious, fizzy fermented tea that has soared in popularity over the last few years. Providing healthy probiotics and potent... Read on to How to Brew and Bottle Kombucha.

How to Grow a Kombucha Scoby — in just 10-12 Days
Kombucha is the delicious fizzy, probiotic tea that is becoming an increasingly popular DIY project. With store... Read on to How to Grow a Kombucha Scoby — in just 10-12 Days.

Black Garlic: How to Make it at Home
Take a quick black garlic internet tour and it is quickly clear. A lot of people are talking about black garlic and much of the information is... Read on to Black Garlic: How to Make it at Home.

Greek Yogurt as a Substitute for Sour Cream
Thick, rich and tangy, yogurt and Greek yogurt are great candidates to substitute for sour cream. Whether you’re looking for better... Read on to Greek Yogurt as a Substitute for Sour Cream.

How to Maintain a Yogurt Culture
Reports from the blogosphere that yogurt cultures are difficult to maintain or become more acidic over time are highly exaggerated... Read on to How to Maintain a Yogurt Culture.

Water Kefir Basics: How to Make Your Own
Water Kefir has the delicious appeal of a fruity, sweet-tart soda. A probiotic powerhouse, kefir offers a richer, more diverse population of beneficial... Read on to Water Kefir Basics: How to Make Your Own.
