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DoughRise 8 min read
The Science of Sourdough Crust: Why Some Loaves Shatter and Others Just... Don't
Why does sourdough crust go thick and shattery on some bakes but soft and chewy on others? The science explained for home bakers.
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DoughRise 7 min read
The Science of Sourdough Scoring: Why a Blade and a Bit of Geometry Can Transform Your Loaf
Scoring your sourdough isn't just decorative. Here's the science behind why how and where you cut your dough changes everything about how it bakes.
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DoughRise 8 min read
The Science of Oven Spring: Why Your Sourdough Explodes in the First 15 Minutes of Baking
Oven spring is where all your prep pays off. Here's the science behind what actually happens in those first 15 minutes — and how to get more of it.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Roasted Cherry Tomato & Whipped Feta Sourdough Flatbread Pizza
A vibrant spring sourdough flatbread pizza with blistered cherry tomatoes and whipped feta. Easy recipe using your active sourdough starter.
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DoughRise 5 min read
The Friend Who Finally Got Me Into Sourdough (And What I Did With That)
A story about how one conversation changed my whole approach to sourdough — and why spring is the best time to start your own journey.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Sourdough Focaccia with Spring Onion, Olive & Sea Salt
A pillowy, golden sourdough focaccia topped with spring onions, olives and flaky sea salt. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for spring baking.
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DoughRise 5 min read
How to Read Your Dough: The Signs That Tell You Bulk Fermentation Is Done
Not sure when bulk fermentation is finished? Learn the visual and tactile cues that actually tell you your sourdough dough is ready to shape.
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DoughRise 5 min read
Why Your Sourdough Isn't Rising (And How to Fix It)
Sourdough not rising? Here are the real reasons your loaf is staying flat and practical fixes to get your bake back on track this spring.
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DoughRise 8 min read
Why Fermentation Temperature Is the Real Variable You Should Be Controlling
Learn how temperature shapes fermentation speed, flavour, and oven spring in sourdough — and how to use it to bake better bread every time.
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DoughRise 7 min read
Nduja, Roasted Pepper & Honey Sourdough Pizza
A bold, spicy sourdough pizza with nduja, roasted peppers and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for spring weekends when you want something a bit special.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Courgette, Burrata & Basil Oil Sourdough Pizza
A spring sourdough pizza topped with ribboned courgette, creamy burrata and homemade basil oil. Long-fermented dough, big flavour, minimal fuss.
Rectangular pizzas with various toppings including cheese and olives.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Pea, Mint & Whipped Ricotta Sourdough Flatbread Pizza
A fresh spring sourdough flatbread pizza topped with whipped ricotta, peas and mint. Easy recipe with long ferment for deep flavour. Perfect for March baking.
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DoughRise 5 min read
The Spring Bake That Finally Got Me Organised
One baker's honest account of how the right tools changed his sourdough routine — and why spring is the perfect time to start getting serious about bread.
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DoughRise 6 min read
Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche & Dill Sourdough Flatbread Pizza
A spring sourdough flatbread pizza topped with crème fraîche, smoked salmon and fresh dill. Light, tangy and perfect for the season.