Troubleshooting

active and bubbly sourdough starter after feeding

Why Your Sourdough Starter Is Sluggish + Fixes

Is your sourdough starter not rising or bubbling? Discover the top reasons and fixes for a sluggish starter, from feeding issues to temperature tips.

Why Your Sourdough Starter Is Sluggish + Fixes

Is your sourdough starter not rising or bubbling? Discover the top reasons and fixes for a sluggish starter, from feeding issues to temperature tips.

Open, airy sourdough crumb with no gumminess

Why Is My Sourdough Bread’s Crumb Gummy or Dense?

Struggling with gummy sourdough? Learn the top causes of sticky, dense crumbs and how to fix them with proper baking, fermentation, and cooling techniques.

Why Is My Sourdough Bread’s Crumb Gummy or Dense?

Struggling with gummy sourdough? Learn the top causes of sticky, dense crumbs and how to fix them with proper baking, fermentation, and cooling techniques.

Sourdough shaped and ready for the oven

Why Am I Not Getting Good Oven Spring in My Sou...

Struggling with flat sourdough? Learn how to improve oven spring with better proofing, shaping, scoring, and steam. Bake lighter, taller loaves!

Why Am I Not Getting Good Oven Spring in My Sou...

Struggling with flat sourdough? Learn how to improve oven spring with better proofing, shaping, scoring, and steam. Bake lighter, taller loaves!

Sourdough in proofing basket with rice flour dusting

How Do I Handle Sticky, Hard-to-Shape Sourdough...

Struggling with sticky sourdough? Learn 9 expert-approved shaping tips to handle high hydration dough with confidence and less mess.

How Do I Handle Sticky, Hard-to-Shape Sourdough...

Struggling with sticky sourdough? Learn 9 expert-approved shaping tips to handle high hydration dough with confidence and less mess.

Soft sourdough crust achieved with butter and lower heat

Why Is My Sourdough Bread’s Crust Too Hard or T...

Learn how to fix thick, hard sourdough crust with expert tips on steam, temperature, proofing, and more. Get the perfect crisp or soft loaf every time.

Why Is My Sourdough Bread’s Crust Too Hard or T...

Learn how to fix thick, hard sourdough crust with expert tips on steam, temperature, proofing, and more. Get the perfect crisp or soft loaf every time.

Proofed sourdough dough in a banneton before cold retard

How Can I Make My Sourdough Bread More Sour or ...

Learn how to control sourdough flavor — from sharp and tangy to smooth and mild — by adjusting fermentation, flour types, and starter behavior.

How Can I Make My Sourdough Bread More Sour or ...

Learn how to control sourdough flavor — from sharp and tangy to smooth and mild — by adjusting fermentation, flour types, and starter behavior.