Our Method
Sourdough Lifestyle: a baking method focused on fundamentals that easily fits into a real person’s schedule.
Our philosophy is simple:
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master the basics,
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embrace imperfection,
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have fun!
One thing you will quickly notice after getting familiar with our style is that we don't focus on intricate details, complicated schedules with many steps, or making "perfect" loaves. We think things like interesting flavors and flexibility are much more important and fulfilling. Our favorite shape is the humble superstar sandwich loaf, and we think a vital part of your bread journey is finding your soul bread -- the blend of flavors and ingredients that encapsulates what you love.
To that end, we have broken the process down the sourdough process into six parts that anyone can understand. Those parts then create a solid foundation for growing and expanding knowledge in an organic and natural way so that home bakers can then explore with confidence.
Process Overview
At its core, there are six basic parts to making a loaf of sourdough bread:
Starter Feeding – Mixing – Rising – Shaping – Proofing – Baking
Each of these parts is critical to the end result, so focusing on and understanding them individually allows the baker to build a solid foundation for the process as a whole. This process also allows for troubleshooting issues in a productive way. Take a look at the materials available below for more information.
Material Downloads:
Sourdough Lifestyle Starter Care & Basic Recipe