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dumpling series this is the second part of my three part series on sourdough discard dumplings! in the first part, i explain my formula and method for making dumpling wrappers using sourdough discard. in this part, i focus on shandong style dumpling wrapping technique (with READ MORE

you may have seen the following phrase or a variation of the phrase floating around my blog posts. “i have a stiff starter that’s 80% hydration. please adjust amount of flour in final dough to account for your starter’s hydration.” you may have even wondered, READ MORE

if you’re now the happy parent of a new sourdough starter baby, and looking for a lightweight owner’s manual with video, you’re on the right page. a healthy, active starter is the lifeblood to any great loaf of sourdough. the thing about starters is that READ MORE

in my opinion, you don’t need fancy or expensive tools to make good sourdough bread. it’s possible to start with zero (or very few) tools — i proofed my first loaf in a salad bowl and baked it under a tin foil tent (heh, true READ MORE