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 structure and oven spring

• How flour choice affects your starter and your dough

• When all-purpose flour works beautifully

• When switching to bread flour can make a real difference

• How whole wheat and rye behave differently in sourdough

• Why flour can be the missing piece when sourdough feels hard

Sourdough should not feel frustrating or unpredictable. Often, it’s not your technique, it’s your flour.

If you want to go deeper, you’ll find more sourdough recipes, tips, how-to guides, and tools at https://SourdoughSorcery.com, all designed to help you bake with more confidence and a lot less stress.

If this episode helped you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s struggling with sourdough. More sourdough goodness is coming.

Happy baking 🥖✨

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 naturally supports your gut with good bacteria
• Tips for baking with your starter without stress or fuss
• And more

Whether you’re new to sourdough or have been intimidated by the process, this episode shows just how forgiving and simple it can be.

Plus, Sue shares some practical tricks to make sourdough a delicious, gut-friendly staple in your home.

Want to learn more from Gloria and get started with your own sourdough journey? Visit sourdoughscorcery.com for recipes, starter tips, and all the tools you need to bake with confidence.

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 (counter vs fridge)
• Exactly how much flour and water to use
• What those bubbles really mean
• How to prepare your starter for baking
• The difference between active starter and discard
• How long discard lasts in the fridge
• What to do if you’re traveling for 2, 6, or even 8+ weeks
• How to revive a neglected starter (no guilt required!)
• When and how to use the float test

Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or deep into your baking journey, this episode will help you build trust with your starter — and enjoy the process just as much as the results.

👉 For sourdough recipes, tips, and all the tools you need for your baking journey, visit:

https://SourdoughSorcery.com

And join our Sourdough Sorcery: Made Easy Facebook Group HERE: Sourdough Sorcery: Made Easy | Facebook

If this episode helped you feel more confident, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who’s been afraid to open that jar in the fridge!

✨ Keep feeding your starter.

✨ Trust the process.

✨ Enjoy a little everyday sourdough magic.