I share practical, no-nonsense sourdough guidance for home bakers including starters, fermentation, flour, and fixing common problems. Expect clear explanations, real experiments, and tools you can actually use.
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Russell Peace Baker
I share practical, no-nonsense sourdough guidance for home bakers including starters, fermentation, flour, and fixing common problems. Expect clear explanations, real experiments, and tools you can actually use.
Earlier this year, I started teaching sourdough online. Since then, more than 130,000 people have joined me across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. My free guides have been downloaded more than 32,000 times, and over 20,000 bakers now receive these emails. It has grown far beyond anything I expected.But as the audience grew, so did the questions. I can create detailed guides.I can make how-to videos.I can show you what I do and explain why I do it. But sourdough does not always follow...
Newsletter May 2026 Is it really all to do with your starter? A strong starter gives you a strong loaf Hi everyone, One of the most common questions I get is: “Why is my sourdough dense, gummy, flat, or not rising properly?” Gummy and dense is usually a starter issue. And while there can be a few reasons, one of the biggest causes is often overlooked. Your starter might not be strong enough. A weak starter can make everything harder. It can slow down fermentation, leave the dough...
Two Things That Will Change Your Sourdough If your bread isn’t turning out how you hoped… it’s usually not your recipe. It’s your timing and your structure. The last couple of weeks, I’ve released two new YouTube videos that focus on exactly that, and they have received amazing feedback! Don't just take my word for it! When to End Bulk Fermentation This is where most people go wrong. Ending bulk fermentation too early gives you dense, underproofed bread. Too late, and your dough becomes weak...