in case you missed it, i put together a YouTube video for my go-to sourdough recipe the other day! 🍞 it shows my current method start to finish. many parts of the bread baking process are visual, and i really hope the video offers some helpful guidance as to what has worked for me. remember!💡there are MANY variables at play with sourdough baking, but here are a few important ones: 1️⃣ YOUR sourdough starter activity. 🙋🏻♀️ is it brand new and sluggish? strong and lively? every starter (even made similar flour types) will develop differently and on a different timeline. this can be REALLY discouraging and confusing when you’re new, so please remember it is NORMAL for it to take a while. be patient and don’t panic. 2️⃣ temperature! 🌡 there are a lot of temperatures at play in bread baking: ambient kitchen temperature, ingredient temperature, dough temperature, you name it. all of these impact fermentation speed, flavor development, etc. the more time you take to understand them, the less confusion you’ll experience along your journey. if your kitchen is 65F in the winter and 75F during summer, you’ll need to account for these changes to get relatively consistent results. think of temperature as an ingredient and tool at your disposal! 3️⃣ flours! 🌾 even the exact same type of flour (eg. bread flour) might vary brand to brand, and even region to region. does it have a higher protein % or extraction rate? is it freshly milled? are you substituting whole grain flours for refined flours? all of these factors are VERY IMPORTANT when it comes to baking bread. they can impact water absorption, gluten strength, crumb structure, etc. you ALWAYS need to adjust things depending on you’re working with, and let the dough call the shots.🙃 take notes and figure out what works for you as you continue to bake! you can find the link to my YouTube video in my profile (and new IG highlight !). if you enjoy it, please give it a quick thumbs up or subscribe to my channel - any and all support makes a big difference. 💗 #ABPbread https://www.instagram.com/p/B_X6CtynsgM/?igshid=1ho2dhsfhfl7y
