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You're in. Here's everything you need to start baking beautiful sourdough bread — without the overwhelm.
The "I Have a Life" Loaf
This is your first recipe. It's a detailed, step-by-step visual guide with photos for every single stage. Two flexible schedules — pick the one that fits your day.
Best experience: Follow the visual recipe right here on the site — full photos, tips, and troubleshooting at every step.
What's Available to You
All Recipes
Step-by-step sourdough recipes from beginner loaves to cookies, pizza, and more. New recipes added regularly.
Browse Recipes →Video Courses
In-depth video courses walking you through techniques, troubleshooting, and advanced bakes. Coming soon!
Coming SoonThe Cookbook
Over 100 tested sourdough recipes in one beautiful book. The complete guide to sourdough baking.
Learn More →Before You Bake
You need a sourdough starter
If you don't have one, ask a friend, buy one online, or make one from scratch (takes 1-2 weeks). Your starter should reliably double in 4-6 hours before you bake with it.
Get a kitchen scale
Baking by weight is the single most important thing you can do for consistent results. A $25 scale will change your baking life.
Watch the dough, not the clock
Every kitchen is different. Your dough at 72°F will behave differently than at 68°F. The recipe gives time estimates, but your dough knows best.
Your first loaf won't be perfect, and that's the point
Every bake teaches you something. Take notes, make adjustments, and enjoy the process. The bread will still taste amazing.
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