Sourdough Sorcery

If you’ve ever felt confused about bulk fermentation, proofing, and cold fermenting … you are not alone. And more importantly—this confusion is one of the biggest reasons your sourdough might be turning out dense, gummy, or just not quite right. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down in a simple, no-guesswork way so you can finally understand what’s actually happening in your dough—and when....

Most sourdough “failures” aren’t about your starter… your flour… or your recipe. They’re about timing . In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most confusing (and frustrating) parts of sourdough baking— under-proofing vs over-proofing —so you can finally understand what your dough is actually telling you. Because if you’ve ever pulled a flat loaf out of the oven…  seen big holes mixed wit...

If you’ve ever felt confused by sourdough starter feeding ratios—1:1:1, 1:3:3, 1:5:5—you’re not alone. There’s a lot of noise online… and a lot of it makes it sound like there’s a “right” way to feed your starter. But here’s the truth:  There isn’t. In this episode, we’re breaking down what feeding your starter actually does—and how you can use it to your advantage. Because once you understand thi...

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...

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 thi...

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 st...

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 rea...

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 consta...

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 digestio...

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 t...

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 homemade How sourdough natural...

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 ep...

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 hea...