Baking Tips & How-Tos

Baking Tips

Practical fixes and technique guides for better bread, minus the faff.

The tips section is the stuff that quietly makes your bread better. How to shape a boule so it holds its shape, how to score without deflating the dough, why your loaf is not rising, and how to build a bake schedule around your actual life rather than the other way round.

Nothing here is precious. These are the small habits and checks that turn an average bake into a good one, and when a calculator helps, there is a link to the right one.

Baking Tip 4 Sep 2026

How to Build and Maintain a Baking Notebook That Actually Makes You a Better Baker

A practical guide to keeping a sourdough baking notebook that helps you spot patterns, fix problems, and bake more co...

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Baking Tip31 Jul 2026

How to Store and Carry Sourdough Pizza Dough Balls for an Outdoor Pizza Night (Without Them Turning Into a Mess)

Planning an outdoor pizza night? Here's how to store, transport and handle sourdough dough balls so they arrive in pe...

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Baking Tip27 Jul 2026

The Summer Pizza Night That Made Me Admit I Needed Help

A story about a chaotic summer pizza night, what went wrong with the dough, and how getting the right baking guidance...

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Baking Tip18 Jul 2026

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 you...

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Baking Tip18 Jul 2026

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 kitch...

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Baking Tip16 Jul 2026

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 ...

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Baking Tip10 Jul 2026

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 genui...

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Baking Tip 9 Jul 2026

How to Transfer Sourdough Pizza Dough to a Hot Stone Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Shape)

Launching sourdough pizza onto a hot stone without it tearing or sticking is a real skill. Here's how to get it right...

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Baking Tip17 Jun 2026

How to Stretch and Fold Sourdough Pizza Dough (And Why It Beats Kneading Every Time)

Learn how to use stretch and fold technique on sourdough pizza dough this summer. Better texture, stronger gluten, le...

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Baking Tip12 Jun 2026

How to Proof Sourdough Pizza Dough in Summer Heat (Without It Turning Into a Sticky Mess)

Summer heat can wreck sourdough pizza dough fast. Here's how to control your proof, slow things down, and get a blist...

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Baking Tip 8 Jun 2026

How to Get a Crispy, Blistered Base on Sourdough Pizza at Home

Want that leopard-spotted, crispy-yet-chewy pizza base at home? Here's how to actually pull it off with sourdough, wi...

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Baking Tip17 Apr 2026

How to Cold Proof Sourdough Properly (And Why It Makes Better Bread)

Cold proofing sourdough overnight can transform your loaf — better flavour, easier scoring, and more control. Here's ...

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Baking Tip14 Mar 2026

How to Autolyse Properly (And Why It Makes Shaping So Much Easier)

Autolyse is one of the simplest techniques in sourdough baking — and one of the most overlooked. Here's how to do it ...

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Baking Tip14 Mar 2026

How to Build a Better Bake Schedule Around Your Real Life

Sourdough doesn't have to rule your weekend. Here's how to plan your bake schedule around your actual life and still ...

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Baking Tip14 Mar 2026

How to Shape Sourdough Properly (And Why Most People Skip the Step That Matters Most)

Shaping sourdough is about more than looks. Learn the practical steps to build real surface tension and get a better ...

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Baking Tip 8 Mar 2026

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 ...

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Baking Tip 8 Mar 2026

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 o...

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