Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ

Описание: Shortcuts below! The Ultimate Food Geek addresses the most common pitfalls in the "Simple Sourdough for Lazy People" recipe and answers the questions viewers ask most often.



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Dough is too wet to shape:    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  

Fixing a starter that is too hydrated:    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  
Loaf is flat and doesn't rise well:    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  
Loaf sticks inside Dutch oven:    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  
Why the higher salt content is the whole reason the recipe works:    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  
If refrigerating, do you bake right from the fridge or let it warm up first?    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  
Adding extra ingredients/fillings:    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  
Do I need to feed my starter before baking bread?    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  
Baking a perfect loaf with starter that hasn't been fed in over 3 months:    • Troubleshooting "Simple Sourdough" and FAQ  



Original "Simple Sourdough" recipe and video:    • (OLD) Simple Sourdough for Lazy People (20...  


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