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March 27, 2026

Do You Need a Proofing Basket? (And Which One to Choose)

When you start baking sourdough, you can get away with a bowl lined with a floured cloth. But once you've used a proper proofing basket — a banneton — it's hard to go back. What Does a Proofing Basket Actually...

March 26, 2026

What's the Best Knife for Sourdough Bread?

You've baked the perfect sourdough loaf. Crunchy crust, open crumb, smells incredible. And then you try to cut it with the wrong knife — and it squashes flat. A good bread knife makes an enormous difference. Here's what to look...

March 25, 2026

How to Build a Sourdough Starter From Scratch — Day by Day

A sourdough starter is just flour, water and time. That's it. No special equipment, no magic — just a little daily attention over about a week. Here's exactly what to do, day by day. What You Need A clean jar...

March 20, 2026

What is Autolyse? The Simple Technique That Changes Everything

If you've been baking sourdough for a while, you've probably come across the word autolyse. It sounds like something from a chemistry textbook. It isn't. It's one of the simplest, most impactful things you can do in bread baking —...

Baking Steel

February 22, 2025

How to Remove Rust from Your Baking Steel

A baking steel is a must-have tool for baking crusty sourdough bread at home. But what happens when rust appears on its surface? Rust can develop if the steel isn’t dried properly after cleaning or is exposed to moisture over...

Dry starter Liquid Starter Panettone Pasta Madre

January 26, 2024

How to convert a liquid sourdough into a dry starter (Pasta Madre / Lievito Madre)

Learn how to convert your liquid sourdough to Pasta Madre for authentic Panettone! Our guide covers flour choices, hydration, and feeding ratios. Get the recipe!

June 21, 2023

How We Choose Our Flour for Perfect Sourdough: Quality from Soil to Loaf

At Simpel Surdej, we understand that the key to perfect sourdough lies in the quality of the ingredients. That's why we're so meticulous about choosing our flours and grains. This "How To" guide reveals our sourcing process and why...

June 2, 2023

The Ultimate Guide How to guide for Bread Lames

Welcome to the captivating universe of sourdough baking. This journey into the world of sourdough bread and its transformative process begins with flour, water, and artisan salt. A world that turns these simple ingredients into a gastronomic symphony, thanks to...

May 19, 2023

How to benefit from the Magic of Purple Wheat

Are you tired of using the same old flours in your sourdough baking? Look no further than the unnoticed, but remarkable, purple wheat. This unique ingredient can elevate your bread to the next level with its distinct taste, color, and...

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