Sourdough Information and Process / beginner

  • January 13, 2024

    Preparing your Summit Sourdough Starter for the Fridge : The Sourdough Starter Fridge Hack for Beginners

    Preparing your Summit Sourdough Starter for the Fridge : The Sourdough Starter Fridge Hack for Beginners
    Embarking on the sourdough journey is both exciting and rewarding, but for beginners, the prospect of daily feedings and care may seem a tad overwhelming. Don't worry, there's a game-changing solution: the sourdough starter fridge hack.  Life gets busy, and not everyone can commit to daily sourdough rituals and feedings. By stashing your starter in the fridge, you grant yourself the luxury of time. It slows down fermentation, reducing the need for daily feeds and attention. For those just dipping their toes into the world of sourdough, the fridge offers a forgiving learning curve. It provides a safety net, allowing you to explore the basics without the stress of constant monitoring.
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  • January 05, 2023

    What are Stretch and Folds?

    What are Stretch and Folds?

    So what exactly are Sourdough stretch and folds? ? When this technique is used correctly, it will not only strengthen gluten development in sourdough bread, but it will also add air into your dough without traditional kneading.

    Typically I suggest doing stretch and folds a number of times, especially when making a boule.  This process is completed after the mixing stage, during what we call the bulk ferment stage. 

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  • June 25, 2022

    Sourdough Basics - Sourdough 101

    Sourdough Basics - Sourdough 101
    Sourdough is just a fancy term that means naturally leavening bread without the use of commercial yeast.   To get started is really quite simple with few things needed.  The most important part of your sourdough journey is having a reliable starter that has strength and activity to rise bread.  This is where we come in.  Enter Summit Sourdough and our amazing 125 year old heirloom starter.
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