Sourdough Guides

The ideas behind the calculators, written for home bakers, in plain language.

August 2026
The Complete Sourdough Hydration Guide
What sourdough hydration means, how to calculate true hydration including your starter, and which level to bake at.
August 2026
Sourdough Starter Guide: Ratios, Feeding & Maintenance
How to feed and maintain a sourdough starter: 1:1:1 vs 1:2:2 vs 1:5:5 ratios, fridge schedules, hydration, discard, and reviving a dormant starter.
August 2026
Sourdough Troubleshooting FAQ: 15+ Common Problems, Solved
Sourdough troubleshooting: why bread is dense, gummy, flat, too sour, or doesn't rise, with practical fixes for the 15 most common problems.