Sourdough 101: The Complete Beginners Guide From Starter to Loaf!

Welcome to Sourdough 101 — the start of my sourdough mini-series! In this long-form beginner-friendly guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make delicious artisan sourdough at home, even if you’ve never baked a loaf before. In this video, you’ll learn: 🍞 How to Create Your Own Sourdough Starter • What flour and water ratios to use • How to mix it properly on Day 1 • What to expect each day as it ferments • How to know when your starter is “ready to bake” 🥣 How to Feed & Maintain Your Starter • How often to feed it • What “doubling” looks like • How to correct common issues like watery or sluggish starters 💤 How to Put Your Starter to Sleep • Exactly how to store your starter in the fridge • How to “wake it back up” when you’re ready to bake again • How long a dormant starter lasts 🌾 How to Make a Classic Country Loaf (Start to Finish) • Mixing, autolyse, and folding • Bulk fermentation and shaping • Proper proofing (overnight vs. same-day) • Scoring your loaf for the perfect ear 🔥 How to Bake Sourdough at Home • Baking in a Dutch oven vs. a baking stone • Ideal oven temperature • Steam, crust, and crumb tips • How to know when your loaf is done By the end of this video, you’ll have the confidence to bake your very first homemade sourdough loaf — and it’s only the beginning. More episodes are coming soon! ⸻ 👇 If you enjoyed this video: ✔️ Like & Subscribe for the full sourdough series ✔️ Comment any questions — I respond to all of them ✔️ Tag me in your bakes so I can see your results! My Recipes: Starter: Equal Parts Flour & Water 150g each Country Loaf: 425g flour 327g water 85g starter 8.5g salt For All My Recipes! www.theartofeating.info Instagram: @theartofeating.info TikTok: @theartofeating.info #food #cooking #recipe #foodie