Shaping bread dough is my favorite part of the entire sourdough bread-making process. After hours of nurturing a sourdough starter, mixing, and bulk …
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Sourdough Bread Techniques
Learn key sourdough bread techniques from shaping dough to stretching and folding to the best way to store baked loaves to keep them fresh for longer. If you are new to bread-making, this is the perfect place to start!
Dough Shaping Guides
A boule is a simple round shape but no less beautiful. It's arguably the first shape most bakers learn, and many stay here, which is totally fine with me!
Pan loaves are a mainstay in my baking, who can argue with perfectly cut toast?
A guide to shaping small rounds for buns and rolls.
A baguette is a challenging shape to master, but it makes for one of the most delightful breads you can make in your home kitchen.
My most common dough shape: a long oval. I love the way these loaves slice up, plus the final look is stunning.