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DoughRise 4 min read
How long should a summer bulk ferment actually take?
A hot kitchen can halve your bulk fermentation. Here is how to work the timing back from your dough temperature so you stop over-proofing in the heat.
Sourdough focaccia with rosemary and olive oil. Photo: Lorelai / Unsplash
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DoughRise 4 min read
A 78% summer sourdough that nearly beat me, and the number that saved it
A warm kitchen pushed my sourdough to 78% and it spread like a puddle. Here is the hydration maths that pulled it back to a proper, open loaf.
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DoughRise 5 min read
How to Scale a Sourdough Pizza Recipe Up or Down Without Ruining It
Scaling a sourdough pizza recipe for a crowd — or just for two? Here's how to do it properly without throwing off your dough or your timings.
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DoughRise 9 min read
The Science of Dough Relaxation: Why Resting Your Pizza Dough Is the Step You Cannot Skip
Discover the science behind dough relaxation and gluten extensibility. Learn why resting your sourdough pizza dough between stages makes all the difference.
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DoughRise 5 min read
How to Manage Your Sourdough Pizza Dough in Summer Heat (A Baker's Guide to Working in Warm Weather)
Summer heat changes everything about how sourdough pizza dough behaves. Here's how to stay in control when your kitchen feels like a sauna.
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DoughRise 5 min read
How to Nail the Dough Ball Stage for Sourdough Pizza (And Why Most People Rush It)
Learn why the dough ball stage makes or breaks your sourdough pizza. Practical tips on balling, resting, and getting that perfect open, blistered base every time.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Sourdough Pizza with 'Nduja, Whipped Ricotta & Roasted Cherry Tomatoes: The Summer Backyard Bake Worth Planning For
A bold summer sourdough pizza loaded with spicy 'nduja, whipped ricotta and roasted cherry tomatoes. Real recipe, real results from a wood-fired-style home bake.
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DoughRise 8 min read
The Science of Enzyme Activity in Sourdough: What Amylase and Protease Are Actually Doing to Your Dough
Discover how amylase and protease enzymes shape your sourdough's flavour, texture and structure — and why summer heat changes everything about how they behave.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Sourdough Pizza with Mortadella, Stracciatella & Pistachio: The Summer Pizza Worth Making Indoors
A show-stopping sourdough pizza topped with mortadella, silky stracciatella and crushed pistachio. The summer pizza you'll make on repeat — recipe and tips inside.
Photo by Juan Manuel Núñez Méndez on Unsplash
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DoughRise 8 min read
Why Flour Protein Content Changes Everything About Your Sourdough Pizza
Learn how flour protein content affects your sourdough pizza dough — strength, extensibility, blistering, and which flour to actually use this summer.
A mouthwatering Italian pepperoni pizza garnished with fresh basil leaves, perfect for a gourmet treat.
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DoughRise 6 min read
The Summer I Actually Stopped Guessing and Started Baking Better Pizza
How a bit of personalised baking coaching changed the way I approach summer sourdough pizza — and the practical lessons that came out of it.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Sourdough Pizza with Grilled Courgette, Whipped Ricotta & Chilli Oil: The Slow Summer Bake That Tastes Like a Garden
A summer sourdough pizza recipe with grilled courgette, whipped ricotta and chilli oil. Light, seasonal and genuinely worth the wait. Made at home, no fuss.
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DoughRise 5 min read
How to Manage Leftover Sourdough Discard (And Actually Enjoy Using It)
Don't bin your sourdough discard. Here's how to store it, use it well, and turn leftover starter into something genuinely delicious this summer.
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DoughRise 7 min read
Sourdough Pizza with Grilled Courgette, Whipped Ricotta & Salsa Verde: The Garden Party Pizza Worth Firing Up This Summer
A vibrant summer sourdough pizza topped with grilled courgette, whipped ricotta and punchy salsa verde. Real recipe with tips, timings and baker's notes.