Sourdough Sorcery

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The #1 Reason Your Sourdough Isn’t Working (It’s Not the Recipe)

2026-03-1207:24

If your sourdough bread isn’t turning out the way you hoped — dense, gummy, flat, or full of giant holes — you might think the problem is the recipe. But most of the time… it isn’t. In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, Gloria (The Sourdough Sorceress) explains why the real problem is usually timing, not ingredients or technique. Sourdough isn’t just a recipe — it’s a living fermentation process. And if your starter timing or fermentation schedule is off, your bread can easily become under-fe...

Stop Chasing Perfect Holes: The Truth About Sourdough Crumb

2026-03-0508:13

If you’ve ever sliced into a loaf of sourdough and thought, “Why doesn’t mine look like the ones on Instagram?” — this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, sourdough baking became a performance. Giant holes, dramatic crumb shots, dark blistered crusts… and suddenly people feel like their bread isn’t good enough. But here’s the truth: big holes do not automatically mean better bread. In this episode, I’m breaking down five sourdough mistakes that almost nobody talks about — especially ...

Sourdough Discard: Waste, Wisdom… or the Healthiest Part of Your Starter?

2026-02-2606:37

Are you throwing away something valuable every time you feed your starter? In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, Gloria breaks down the truth about sourdough discard — what it actually is, why we discard in the first place, and whether it’s healthier than active starter. You’ll learn: • Why discarding is essential for a strong, balanced starter • The real difference between discard and active starter • Whether discard contains more fermentation benefits • What actually impro...

The 4 Variables That Control Your Sourdough Starter

2026-02-1805:51

If your sourdough starter isn’t rising, seems weak, or won’t bounce back after sitting in the fridge, this episode will simplify everything. Your starter responds to just four variables: Flour Water Temperature Time In this episode, I walk you through how each of these affects activity and strength, why bleached flour can cause problems, why temperature control matters more than most people realize, and what to expect when reactivating a starter that has been unfed in the re...

The Truth About 100-Year-Old Sourdough Starter

2026-02-1310:06

Are 100-year-old sourdough starters really better? You’ve seen the ads. Authentic 100-year-old starter. Gold Rush era culture. 150-year-old San Francisco sourdough. It sounds magical. Historic. Powerful. But is it? In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, we separate romance from reality and talk about what a sourdough starter actually is — a living ecosystem of wild yeast and bacteria that is constantly shifting and adapting. We explore: • Whether a starter can truly be 100 years old • Wh...

Gluten Isn’t the Enemy - We Forgot Fermentation

2026-02-0507:43

For years, we’ve been told that gluten is the problem. That bread is something to fear. That our bodies just “can’t handle it anymore.” But what if gluten was never the enemy? In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, we take a step back, way back, to explore what gluten actually is, how it’s created, and why fermentation has always been the missing piece in the conversation around bread and digestion. Inspired by the Air episode of the Netflix series Cooked, this episode dives into the ancient o...

Flour Matters - Choosing the Right Flour for Better Sourdough

2026-01-2906:38

If your sourdough starter feels weak, your dough won’t hold its shape, or your bread just isn’t rising the way you expect, this episode is for you In this podcast, we’re talking about why flour matters so much in sourdough baking, especially the difference between all-purpose flour and bread flour, and how protein content affects gluten development, fermentation, and rise. You’ll learn: • The typical protein content of all-purpose vs bread flour • Why higher protein can improve st...

Homemade Sourdough: Healing Your Gut & Baking Made Simple

2026-01-1517:31

In this episode of Sourdough Scorcery, I sit down with Sue Henry to talk about the amazing ways homemade sourdough can transform your gut health—and your kitchen! Sue shares her personal story of struggling with digestive issues for years and how switching to homemade sourdough completely changed her life. We also cover: Why store-bought sourdough isn’t the same as homemadeHow sourdough naturally supports your gut with good bacteriaTips for baking with your starter without stress or fus...

Your Sourdough Starter: Feeding, Fixing & Falling in Love With It

2025-12-3007:07

Your sourdough starter is more than flour and water — it’s the heart of every great loaf. In this episode of the Sourdough Sorcery Podcast, Gloria, The Sourdough Sorceress, walks you through everything you need to know about caring for your starter with confidence and ease. From daily feeding to fridge storage, traveling for weeks at a time, and even freezing or dehydrating your starter, this episode takes the mystery (and fear!) out of sourdough. You’ll learn: How often to feed your starter ...

Store-Bought vs. Homemade: Why Real Sourdough Wins Every Time

2025-12-1906:48

Ever wonder why homemade sourdough tastes better, feels better, and is easier on your digestion than anything you’ll find on a grocery store shelf? In this episode, we explore the real differences between store-bought “sourdough” and the slow-fermented magic that happens in your own kitchen. You’ll learn: What’s really inside commercial loaves, Why fermentation time matters, The surprising health benefits of traditional sourdough, and How homemade bread connects you...

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