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Slow-fermented sourdough dough
Why We Use Long, Slow Fermentation
A look at why we build in the extra time for slow fermentation instead of taking the faster route. Read more...
Sourdough pizza baking
Common Sourdough Pizza Mistakes (and Easy Fixes)
A few of the most common snags people run into when baking sourdough pizza at home, and simple ways around them. Read more...
Sourdough pizza with toppings
Building the Perfect Pizza on a Sourdough Crust
A sourdough crust can carry more flavor than a plain commercial-yeast base. A few topping combinations worth trying. Read more...
Sourdough starter culture
Sourdough Starter 101: The “Mother” Behind Every Loaf
Every piece of sourdough traces back to a starter. Here's a straightforward explanation of what it is and how it works. Read more...
Fresh baked sourdough pizza
A Short History of Sourdough Bread
Long before commercial yeast existed, this was simply how bread was made. A quick look at where sourdough comes from. Read more...
Sourdough pizza crust close up
Sourdough and Digestion: What We Know (and What We Don't)
Sourdough has a reputation for being easier on the stomach than other breads. Here's an honest look at where that idea comes from. Read more...
The Dough Standard frozen sourdough pizza dough ball
From Freezer to Oven: How to Handle Our Sourdough Dough Balls
A simple, no-fuss walkthrough for taking our frozen sourdough dough balls from the freezer to a finished pizza. Read more...
Sourdough pizza dough ball
Sourdough vs. Regular Pizza Dough: What's Actually Different
Sourdough and standard commercial-yeast pizza dough can look similar in the fridge. Here's what actually separates them once they hit the oven. Read more...
Sourdough being fermented and prepared
The Science of Sourdough Fermentation, Explained Simply
A closer look at what's actually happening inside sourdough dough while it ferments, and why it changes the way the finished crust tastes and behaves. Read more...
Finished sourdough pizza fresh out of the oven
What Is Sourdough, Really? A Plain-English Guide
Sourdough gets tossed around as a buzzword, but the actual process behind it is simple once you break it down. Here's what makes sourdough sourdough. Read more...