News

A jar of sourdough starter sitting flat and inactive, the elastic band well above the level
beginners

Why Most Beginners Give Up on Sourdough in the First Fortnight

Almost nobody quits sourdough because they made a bad loaf. They quit in the first...
Read more
Selection of the best 00 flour bags for sourdough in the UK
flour

The Best 00 Flour for Sourdough in the UK (2026 Buyer's Guide)

A UK baker's honest guide to which 00 flours are worth buying, which are overpriced,...
Read more
00 flour vs bread flour side by side for sourdough baking
flour

00 Flour vs Bread Flour for Sourdough: A UK Baker's Guide

The definitive answer to the question every UK sourdough baker asks eventually: is 00 flour...
Read more
How to Tell When Sourdough Bulk Fermentation Is Done
guide

How to Tell When Sourdough Bulk Fermentation Is Done

Six visual signs that tell you when sourdough bulk fermentation is ready - the jiggle...
Read more
Sourdough Starter Kit: The UK Baker's Guide
guide

Sourdough Starter Kit: The UK Baker's Guide

What's actually in a sourdough starter kit, when a full bundle is worth it, and...
Read more
Sourdough Starter Not Rising? 12-Symptom Quick-Fix Guide
guide

Sourdough Starter Not Rising? 12-Symptom Quick-Fix Guide

Every common sourdough starter problem in one place - what it means, what to do...
Read more