The Bloody Good Bread Blog

Bubbling sourdough starter jar beside a guide to starter peak time, feeding ratios and temperature

How Long Does a Sourdough Starter Take to Peak?

Feeding ratio, temperature and flour all affect starter peak time. Learn the signs of readiness and try our free calculator.

How Long Does a Sourdough Starter Take to Peak?

Feeding ratio, temperature and flour all affect starter peak time. Learn the signs of readiness and try our free calculator.

Photo guide to sourdough proofing with six crumb examples from dense to balanced and overproofed

Underproofed vs Overproofed Sourdough: How to T...

Learn how to recognise underproofed and overproofed sourdough, read the dough before baking, and adjust fermentation for a better loaf next time.

Underproofed vs Overproofed Sourdough: How to T...

Learn how to recognise underproofed and overproofed sourdough, read the dough before baking, and adjust fermentation for a better loaf next time.

Digital thermometer measuring final sourdough dough temperature at 25.9 degrees Celsius

Final Dough Temperature: The Key to More Predic...

Learn how final dough temperature affects sourdough fermentation and calculate the water temperature needed for a more predictable bake.

Final Dough Temperature: The Key to More Predic...

Learn how final dough temperature affects sourdough fermentation and calculate the water temperature needed for a more predictable bake.

Spelt sourdough at 80 percent hydration showing bulk fermentation and bench stages

Bulk Fermentation Explained: Watch the Dough, N...

Bulk fermentation sounds technical, but it is simply the first rise of your bread dough. Learn what to watch, when to start counting, and why your dough matters more than...

Bulk Fermentation Explained: Watch the Dough, N...

Bulk fermentation sounds technical, but it is simply the first rise of your bread dough. Learn what to watch, when to start counting, and why your dough matters more than...

Five stages of sourdough starter activity from freshly fed to rising, near peak and beginning to fall

Why a Sourdough Starter Rises and Falls

Your starter rose beautifully, then sank back down. Here’s what happens inside the jar, why a fall is usually normal, and how to catch the cycle next time.

Why a Sourdough Starter Rises and Falls

Your starter rose beautifully, then sank back down. Here’s what happens inside the jar, why a fall is usually normal, and how to catch the cycle next time.

How to Tell When Your Sourdough Starter Is Read...

Learn to read your starter’s rise, bubbles and aroma, understand its peak, and prepare it for baking. Includes feeding quantities and specific gluten-free guidance.

How to Tell When Your Sourdough Starter Is Read...

Learn to read your starter’s rise, bubbles and aroma, understand its peak, and prepare it for baking. Includes feeding quantities and specific gluten-free guidance.