Why Does My Sourdough Starter Separate With Liquid on Top? What Hooch Means and What to Do
You open your jar of sourdough starter and find a layer of grayish-brown liquid pooling on top. The starter has separated, and that liquid—affectionat…
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Why Does My Sourdough Have Large Holes But Dense Patches? How to Get an Even Crumb
You slice into your sourdough loaf expecting beautiful, even holes—but instead you find a few massive caverns surrounded by dense, tight crumb. It's f…
How to Reduce Salt in Sourdough Bread Without Sacrificing Flavor or Structure
Many home bakers want to reduce their sodium intake but worry that cutting salt will ruin their sourdough. The fear is justified—salt plays multiple c…