Essential Sourdough Baking Techniques - 18 Fundamentals for Perfect Bread

Learn 18 essential sourdough baking techniques in this comprehensive video guide, from creating and maintaining a starter with whole-grain flour to mastering the perfect crumb structure. Master fundamental concepts like fermentation timing, dough hydration levels, and proper kneading techniques while discovering how to optimize your starter's activity through regular baking. Explore advanced topics including the differences between fermentolyse and autolyse, effective stretching and folding methods, and the importance of steam in achieving professional results. Gain practical tips for proofing, shaping, and scoring your loaves, plus learn how to read your bread's crumb structure to improve future bakes. Perfect for both novice and experienced bakers looking to enhance their sourdough craftsmanship and troubleshoot common challenges.

Syllabus

Intro
Easy starter with whole-grain flour
Your starter thrives when you bake often
Active starter = happy baker
Great flour = great bread
Sourdough beyond the classic loaf
Know your recipe
Less water = happier yeast and happier you
Knead smarter & save time
Fermentolyse vs autolyse
Know when to stretch and fold
Know when your fermentation is done
Use your dough as next starter
Divide and preshape only when kneaded
Only add flour for shaping
Perfect proofing with a fridge
Steam for perfect bread
Don't slice too fast
Read your dough's crumb structure