Saving Bread

Send us a question or voice memo! Baker's math doesn't have to be intimidating. In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in bread baking into something practical and approachable. We'll walk through baker's percentages, hydration, total formula, mixing-day formula, and pre-fermented flour (PFF)—without getting lost in complicated equations....

Send us a question or voice memo! What happens when you treat every ingredient like it matters? In this episode of Saving Bread , I sit down with Alexandra Allen of Wildwoman Bakery to explore how freshly milled grains can completely transform sourdough baking—from cookies and pastries to naturally leavened breads. We dive into how Alex thinks about flour selection, butter, vanilla, levain behavio...

Send us a question or voice memo! Your sourdough starter is alive—and small changes in how you feed and maintain it can dramatically change how it behaves. In this episode of Saving Bread , we explore the four biggest variables that influence a sourdough starter: hydration, temperature, flour choice, and inoculation (seed percentage) . Understanding how each of these factors affects fermentation w...

Send us a question or voice memo! What can we learn when we slow down and connect with the people growing and making our food? In this episode of Saving Bread , Leah and I reflect on our visit to the MAUM Market , where we explore the value of shopping locally, supporting small makers, and building stronger connections to our food and communities. We also introduce the Saving Bread Book Club , a n...

Send us a question or voice memo! What if the best sourdough baker you know isn't following the recipe exactly? In this episode of Saving Bread , I sit down with Josh Fairbanks , a bread and bagel baker from Portland, to talk about the balance between technical knowledge and intuition in sourdough baking. We explore what it really means to know your sourdough starter, why learning to read you...

Send us a question or voice memo! Welcome to the first Saving Bread Lessons episode. If sourdough starter has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or just plain high maintenance, this episode is for you. In this beginner-friendly lesson, we’re covering the foundations of starter care: what a starter actually is, how often to feed it, refrigeration, common mistakes, weird smells, and how to stop over...

Send us a question or voice memo! Welcome to Saving Bread — a podcast about baking, grain, fermentation, craftsmanship, and the people keeping the traditions of real food alive.