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How sourdough bread rises

You'll understand why sourdough rises and what you control to get a tall, open crumb instead of a flat loaf.

45 minLevels
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Lessons

1 · 3-minute lesson3 min

Understand that bacteria, not just yeast, produce the gas that lifts sourdough and that acidity strengthens the gluten network.

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