I’ve been making sourdough for a while and the only thing you are doing differently is the oven temp/baking time and the way you hold down the bottom of the dough when you’re stretching it. So yesterday I tried your method of stretching the dough and kept my temp/time the same. I had much more oven spring so I think your trick is the way you stretch your dough. I’ve watched a ton of sourdough videos and you’re the only one I’ve seen do that. Thank you for that new technique!

@SarahLouReviews

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! ☺️🙏🏻 Glad it worked for you

I’ve been baking sourdough now for about a year. I watch many Bakers here on KZread and have tried all their recipes. I’ve learned a lot and I thank them for their expertise. Nevertheless, after a while, not completely satisfied, because I’m a fairly seasoned cook (baking however, was never my strong suit) I started improvising and doing my own thing - trying different methods I thought up with proofing/fermentation times, stretch & fold vs kneading etc. So, I came across - or I should say this video popped up, I’m thinking because of the scoring which I’ve been having issues with, and I thought, heck I’ll give your recipe a try. Gotta tell you completely amazed! Haven’t had the oven spring lately that I wanted and figured I might need to accept it. I had nothing to lose so I baked two loaves. Even after a huge mistake on my part trying to use a new cast iron (AGA) baker, and having the dough nearly fall apart on me (fell flat a bit too) my loaf turned out absolutely fantastic! My daughter took a picture of it to send to a friend she was so impressed. Many thanks for your laid back approach to baking sourdough. It really caught me and it takes a lot to do that when you’re going on 70 yrs old and have watched hundreds of videos. Still, I think I found the recipe I’ll be using until I transition from this life to the next! 💚😊

@SarahLouReviews

9 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment ❤️🙏🏻 I’m so happy you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for commenting Janice ☺️

@kenhouse3484

4 ай бұрын

Very similar situation. Seasoned cook, new baker. Best info in the 10 or so I've watched so far. Skippy the fancy stuff and strati to good bread with proper spring.

@SarahLouReviews

3 ай бұрын

@@kenhouse3484 Thank you!! ☺️❤️

@user-tu4do8pm3z

2 ай бұрын

This is so easy. Thank you for a straight forward recipe!

This might be the best SD video I’ve seen. 👏👏

@SarahLouReviews

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!🙏🏻 ☺️❤️ that’s so kind!

@momwalker2706

Ай бұрын

for real for real simple and straight to the point thank you

I was battling with so many other (seemingly professional) bakers, and then I found your videos. You're a life saver, and deserve every good thing everyone is saying about you and your technique ❤

@SarahLouReviews

6 ай бұрын

Oh! Thank you for that lovely comment!! ☺️that makes me very happy that it is working for you ❤️ you made my day

I've watched several highly produced 30+ minute videos to up my sourdough game and this video beats them all. Quick, informative, easy to follow and no bullshit. Thank you!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel! 🥰❤️

@porkfied

Жыл бұрын

I know I have seen alot myself hers looks easy.

Had to send you a message because I have been watching your same video at least 10 times for the day “Edwar-dough” starter would finally be ready. Today was the day I took a shot at it. Whoa! Looks and tastes like an artisan! Thank you for helping us beginners 😋. Wish I could send you a pic- great rise, spring, air in the middle and crunchy crust. Wowza! ❤

@SarahLouReviews

5 күн бұрын

That’s so awesome!! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 congrats on the great bread ☺️❤️ I wish I could see it too!! And thank you for the lovely comment ☺️🙏🏻

I like the salt idea in with the water-Seems to me it's a better distribution and the shorter time to the oven. Beautiful.

Great content! This is better than most of the other sourdough videos out there on youtube because it is something I can relate to, being a non-professional baker - even the cat :) Specifically, I loved your natural & sincere tone. It really makes you stand out!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

That is so sweet! You’ve made my day ☺️❤️

Love it.. Also love your I don't care if you don't like it 'tude! Some people get so wrapped up in "rules" that they forget the pleasure of doing what they want. Good for you. Glad I found this video. Liked, subbed, and rang the bell!

@SarahLouReviews

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️☺️

Great explanation and directions Mary Lou.

Short and sweet and to the point! Thank you.

Outstanding!🥰

Super helpful video, thanks so much for posting. Beautiful loaf too!

Thanks! You make it look easy.

Thank you. Will try this tomorrow :)

Very clear in steps video helps to enable viewer to learn easier, thank you!🙏

Beautiful bread 😍 Ty for this video!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

☺️❤️

Thank you so much. Very simple

Great information, thanks!

finally! a no nonsense get r done video. thank you!

@SarahLouReviews

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! And thank you for commenting! 😊

Thank you! Very helpful!!

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

The best sourdough recipe ...very explicit and telling you what you need to know.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️❤️

Wow! I will definitely get my starter fed tonight so I can try this! Your bread is beautiful!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Charity! Let me know how it goes 👍🏻

Thank you for posting this great video! I’m just starting to bake sourdough this will be my next recipe to try!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

The one thing I always appreciate is when there are printable recipes especially when I like a recipe.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I’ll post shortly

@Harphoney

Жыл бұрын

@@SarahLouReviews Thankyou very much in advance!

Ty so very much for sharing! I am going to try this recipe tomorrow!

@SarahLouReviews

3 ай бұрын

Happy baking ☺️

Yippee I knocked it out of the park with my first loaf of sourdough bread. Thank you for all the great info. It took replying your videos numerous times but we'll worth it for the end results. Thanks again.

@SarahLouReviews

5 ай бұрын

Yay!!! Congratulations Sam! That makes me so happy ☺️❤️ Happy baking!

Thank you so much. I’m going to try it your way.

@SarahLouReviews

9 ай бұрын

Good luck! ☺️ and happy baking

Your loaves are incredible, so circular i love them.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Thank you so much! I made my first truly successful loaf today following your instructions. So excited!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so happy for you :)

Great job, the bread looks amazing!

@SarahLouReviews

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great video, love your approach

@SarahLouReviews

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️🙏🏻

Great job!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Beautiful and I love your attitude. I like lots of salt too!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

Great video didn’t see a problem with the Dutch oven ✌️❤️

Love this sincere sharing. Simple but direct to the point with highlight on the key points to watch out. Thank you for sharing!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment ☺️❤️

Thank you for this excellent video. You make it look so much easier. I’m new at making sourdough bread, and I learn more with every video I watch! Going to try yours for my next baking !!😀❤️💕

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! So glad you found it helpful and thank you for commenting ☺️

❤ your recipe! Thank you

@SarahLouReviews

7 ай бұрын

☺️❤️ thank you

Thank you so much for simplifying it and giving us good visuals on what to look for!

@SarahLouReviews

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! My pleasure ☺️

Thanks for taking the time to make this great video! 🇨🇦

@SarahLouReviews

5 ай бұрын

Well thank you!! 🙏🏻 ☺️🇨🇦

THE BEST RECIPE!!! Just baked it, came out perfect!!!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

☺️❤️ glad you liked it

❤thank you!!! Best explanation ever!

@SarahLouReviews

9 ай бұрын

Best comment ever ☺️❤️❤️

Love this video! Super process and super cute mannerisms! :D I have the same dutch oven but find using it upside down a lot easier to get the dough into the oven. Subbed.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks 😊 Ya people have asked why I don’t use it upside down. Maybe I’ll try that one day.

Hi there! New follower! Loving your sourdough tutorials ❤ that you for sharing your knowledge!

@SarahLouReviews

2 ай бұрын

Hi Dallas 😉 thank you for following and for commenting. Made my day ☺️❤️

Just made this bread yesterday, and it is fabulous! I am a new sourdough bread baker… Just a couple of months now… And this is my best loaf yet! Love your approach, and that you’re not flooding us with technique or technical information! Please do more videos❤

@SarahLouReviews

4 ай бұрын

What a nice comment! Thank you 😊 More on the way

Thankyou That was the best video I have ever seen And I love your coaster - I’m one too !

@SarahLouReviews

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha that’s awesome 😂❤️. Yes….wine cures all!

I would like to thank you Sarah! It’s been quite a journey for me. Thank you for sharing your techniques, advice and recipe. My sourdough loaf turned out amazing.

@SarahLouReviews

9 ай бұрын

Yay!! ☺️ I’m happy for you. And thank you for the comment

Your method works well for my usual 50/ 50 wholegrain to white mix, improved shape and oven spring. Good to see you adding flour to liquids, I have found that adding it in 4 or 5 stages, mixing well in between, takes longer but cuts down on heavy stirring. Thanks for posting.

@SarahLouReviews

4 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you ☺️ If you are using 50% whole grain, you could easily bump up the water to 390 or 400 grams. If you bump up to 400, you can put all the flour in at once and the whole wheat will soak it up nicely. Give it a try, if you haven’t in the past ☺️

Great video 🇦🇺

I just love your no-nonsense attitude. People get so hung up on doing exactly as a recipe has stated. I’m definitely going to try yours. Cheers from East Coast of Canada.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joan! ☺️❤️

Not sure how I found your channel but I am so glad I did. I have tried several methods and recipes for sourdough but for me yours is the absolute best!!!!!

@SarahLouReviews

11 ай бұрын

Well thank you!! You’ve made my day ☺️❤️

First class video. I am new to this bread making and this instruction of yours was straight to the point without any blather.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Philip ☺️

@ThomasTravisano

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the simpler approach you share in your video. I have watched several videos and every once in a while I am happy with the result. I believe you’re approach works and is repeatable. Do you refrigerate during the 2 hr. proofing (2nd rise)? Thx for your video.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasTravisano Thank you Thomas! ❤️☺️ Yes I do refrigerate. I only put it into the refrigerator for 2-4 hours though. I don’t like my bread too sour, so doing it this way I can have bread in a day ☺️

I really want to learn how to do this!Ty for your video!

@SarahLouReviews

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! ☺️thank you

Great recipe! Bread was never this big and perfect! 😍😍😍😍

@SarahLouReviews

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so happy for you ☺️❤️

Thanks for testing out of adding a bit more salt! YES! ❤🎉❤

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

😜👍🏻

Best recipe I’ve run into you so far I’m new at this but I Telya if I could send you a picture I’m really proud and I’m very thankful

@SarahLouReviews

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm so happy your bread is successful :)

I tried your recipe tonight and wow, total success. Thank you.

@SarahLouReviews

2 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m so glad it worked for you! Thanks for saying so ☺️❤️

Ok so I am NOT new to sourdough baking. I've used many different methods and percentages of ingredients for my bread. I have never actually loved the taste or mouthfeel of my bread though... until now. I came across your video and decided I'd give it a try. OMGOSH!!! It is amazing. the 75 percent hydration is a key. But I also think the 5 S&Fs is another key factor. It has taken me 24 hours to make a loaf in the past but with your method I can have it the same evening and it is amazing. Thank you for taking the time to post this video. Your voice is adorable and soothing and your directions are very clear and precise. This is the only sourdough bread recipe that I will be using from now on.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Sara, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. ☺️❤️ I’m so glad this method was successful for you!

Enjoyed your video & technique. My bread didn't rise quite as high as yours did, but will try making it again. Thank you.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck. ☺️

Wow your result is the most beautiful sourdough loaf I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this video.

@SarahLouReviews

9 ай бұрын

Well that’s sweet! Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️

Love this!! A sourdough I don't have to wait 3 days to eat lol

Finally a no nonsense approach to baking sourdough bread!!I followed the recipe My very first loaf!! It turned out delicious and quite stunning !! Thank You for making this video!! I now am incorporating it in when I give out starter

@SarahLouReviews

26 күн бұрын

Thanks Janette!! ☺️❤️

I thought this video was excellent! To the point , easy to follow. Well done!

@SarahLouReviews

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 🙏🏻

Thank you 😊

I'm a decent home baker, but I'm missing something to get my bread as beautiful as yours. I like your confident no nonsense approach, and your results speak for themselves. I aspire to be as good as you. Well done

@SarahLouReviews

Ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting Craig!! 😊 good luck, I’m sure you’ll get there !

I need to try to make this. thank you for such an easy video to follow. I spy that cut trivet I saw your dutch over sitting on. where from? I need to get one for myself.

@SarahLouReviews

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for that comment ☺️ As for the trivet, unfortunately I am not sure….it was a gift. But I’m glad you like it 😀🍷

Thank you ! You are the best! I learned… I still practicing but so far my bread is pretty good 😊 ❤

@SarahLouReviews

16 күн бұрын

Congrats on being successful! ☺️👏🏻👏🏻 you’ll get even better

Bravo! ❤️

very instructive better than most il give it a go as my past sourdough try's have not been good

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please let me know how it works out ☺️

@garyash4823

Жыл бұрын

@@SarahLouReviews will do

I love this video! Thank you! Because yum 😂

@SarahLouReviews

10 ай бұрын

Hehe 😜 thank you

I just love your trivet 🤗😎❤️

@SarahLouReviews

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha thanks. I had one person say it was disgusting. 😜

❤très beau pain et très bien expliqué merci 🙏🏻 le vais lessayer

@SarahLouReviews

Ай бұрын

merci! Tiens-moi au courant de ce que ça devient (I’m using google translate to reply, so I hope that makes sense! ☺️)

Like many others I have watched hours of videos and followed yours pretty much to the letter. My loaf had more spring than any previous one. Thank you!!

@SarahLouReviews

4 ай бұрын

I’m so happy it worked for you! ☺️❤️ thanks for commenting

I'm going to make this tomorrow, except I'll add cheddar and jalapena. Thank you for this. It was easy to follow!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️ and good luck!

Thank you😢 after failing at my first five attempts with another recipe I got it right for the first time with your recipe. Thank you thank you thank you. I am so greatful!!!

@SarahLouReviews

Ай бұрын

Thank you for that comment! ☺️ so happy it helped

Wow! I love the rise on your bread and the no-fuss manner in which you prepare it. Thank you! I'm going to add salt and starter at the outset too and see how it goes.🥰

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please let me know how it goes :)

@leonieaugustine7746

Жыл бұрын

I definitely will🥰

I used your directions for my second ever SD loaf. I am so grateful for your step-by-step. I got good oven spring and the crumb looks terrific even though my dough seemed to be looser than yours. But I did follow your directions except I had to put it in the fridge overnight instead of for just a couple/few hours. I also wasn't sure my vessel's handle could handle 500 degrees so I did 475/450 and added 8 minutes to the covered/uncovered bake times. It was absolutely delicious and I felt very proud of it! Thank you so much for this!

@SarahLouReviews

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and congratulations on your bread! ☺️ sounds like your adjustments worked for you! Cheese bread recipe coming this weekend 😜

@mirkablahutkova1881

6 ай бұрын

😮

I would encourage you to flip the Dodge oven so you place the dough on the lid and cover with the saucepan this eliminates the use of backing paper which gives some kind of sent to the final bread and is so much easier to the manipulate. Thank you for this great tutorial.

@SarahLouReviews

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the compliment! ❤️Unfortunately the bottom is too heavy for me to lift up and over my bread mid way….So I like to lower it in instead ☺️

@binabenz1

3 ай бұрын

Wow this is just Picasso bread! Never have I seen such beauty!

I absolutely love the video I really like how simple you made this. I have been working on and improving my sourdough bread since March 2020. It has always tasted great but not as much rise. The past week and half I started mixing starter, flour and water together to let it sit for what some people call Ferment-louse. I add the salt with a bit of water 60 minutes later and like you I found it didn’t make a difference to the loaf. And surprisingly the loaves are rising way better instead of autolyse just flour and water then starter with salt later. So after all those many loaves I found my own way like you. The bread is worth all the learning. Again thank you for this.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so pleased ☺️❤️

Thank you for your sharing Sarah.... i feel like watching my teacher doing the baking in front of me... different from the instagrammable version lol.... i guess to achieve like yours must have a very strong starter, quality flour (i guess if cheap flour at least not expired), good oven and correct working temperature. I baked several sd bread but none of them got the oven spring like yours. Thank you once again.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 quality flour is not necessary. I use Walmart brand most of the time. The trick is letting it proof on the counter until it is big and poofy. It may take a while with a young starter….just let it keep proofing until it doubles. No matter how long

I like this video. I've never done 5 stretch and folds before.

@SarahLouReviews

3 ай бұрын

Yes it took that long to achieve good gluten development in this case ☺️

Very straight forward and well done video. The difference between the dough from the 4th to 5th S&F would seem to be a major contributor to your excellent rise. Most others only do 3 or 4 S&F. I watched the shorter version of this and unless I missed it, I did not see you put the dough in the fridge. That is a big difference.

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! It did go in the fridge, but only for a few hours. I don’t like mine too sour ☺️ Didn’t realize I didn’t mention the fridge though! Thanks for letting me know

Finally I made my best sourdough loaf like many people are saying! Like you, I do not like too sour taste. I'm new for baking and looking for the recipe which does not ask for overnight in fridge. Than you very much:-))

@SarahLouReviews

Ай бұрын

Congrats! ☺️ so glad you were successful!!

Excellent video. I know I learned and reinforced a few key points. Not traying to be s know-it-all, but we use the same dutch oven, and I use the lid to place my dough in. Makes for easy start and removal of the bread with a hot pot. Thanks for the video.😊

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks James! ☺️❤️ I’ve tried the lid, but too heavy to lift the other part up and over the dough 😜 I may try it again one day, pull it out of the oven and lift it. It may make a difference to the crust too

Haha sassy. I love it!

Thank u so much! I looked and looked so many recipes and all are complicated but yours are so easy to follow.do u have a pancake recipe to make with sourdough star.❤

Thank you for this easy recipe. I am so intimidated and have messed up my first loaf. I will give this one a try.

@SarahLouReviews

20 күн бұрын

Don’t you worry! You’ll get there. Keep an eye on the dough….not the clock. Good luck 😉

Thanks Sarah Lou! Made my first yesterday by following your instructions. Turned out perfect and I'll never buy bread again. Here in Michigan a quality local loaf is $8-9!! A crisp high five to ya!

@SarahLouReviews

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that feedback Mike! Congratulations on your bread! ☺️🥂❤️

Made this yesterday with cheddar, everyone loved it.

@SarahLouReviews

5 ай бұрын

Nice!

Very cool! so only white bread flour....no whole grain at all right! no preshape....just right from bf -shape- into the banneton! your channel is so refreshing! I like me some salt too! yay! Thanks for doing your video....keep it up! ❤❤❤

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Thank you for sharing. I love how unpretentious you are in making this video.

@SarahLouReviews

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️

I have been watching videos and watching videos. Then I try and replicate. It all seemed so complicated before. Thank you for simplifying it.

@SarahLouReviews

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that! ☺️

Great video! As an experienced home baker, I enjoy watching others make bread, and you video is well done. I do almost the same method, like adding starter to my water, hold off on the salt, and don’t like the “heavy lid” as others suggested doing. I don’t think I do enough stretch and folds, only 3, because I saw your dough going in the banneton, WOW. It was bloated……lol. I can’t score well on less I sprinkle rice flour where I want to score, otherwise it drags. Regards, Rob from NJ!

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob!! ☺️ I’ll try putting more rice flour on it and see if nothin easier 👍🏻❤️

@chrisjones6439

4 ай бұрын

When you say bloated, do you mean completely over proofed 🤔😉😂

Super!!!!!!!

Today is my 4th attempt. I found your instructions very easy for me to follow, so Im following step by step with your methods today. I just finished my stretch and folds and its looking good so far!! fingers crossed haha.

@SarahLouReviews

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Good luck 😀 takes a lot of time but it’s worth it!

@bridgetl8363

2 ай бұрын

@@SarahLouReviews I had to come back, it turned out soooo beautiful, NO gummy crumb, taste fantastic!! Your method and recipe is a keeper for me! Thank you!!

@SarahLouReviews

2 ай бұрын

@@bridgetl8363 Yay!!! That’s awesome!! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

72.72% hydration and rounded up it’s 73% I’m happy you added your stater percentage (1-1-1) along with the recipe. Not many incorporate the starter percentage into their recipes. Without including your hydration I calculate a 70% hydration 🙏🏽

@SarahLouReviews

5 ай бұрын

Hi! I thought I mention 73% in the video? Thought I did 😜

Excellent thank you for sharing everyone has such a different method I’ve tried many and I never get an ear. I will definelty try yours it’s more user friendlier method. Do you leave the lid off after the first 20mins you’ve backed it

@SarahLouReviews

Ай бұрын

20 min with lid on and 25 with lid off. ☺️👍🏻 good luck! Let me know how it goes

I've failed at making starter more times than I care to admit, but now that I finally have a promising batch I'm afraid to use it. After watching your calm and reassuring video, I think I will try and see what happens...

@SarahLouReviews

Жыл бұрын

That’s so sweet!! Thank you 😊 best of luck!

Sarah lou i have been baking sourdough for several years and slowly watched my sourdough result decline using a stand mixer.Very little rise/oven spring I tried your above detailed recipe and I am back in the game. The results were amazing. followed your directions to there T and magic happened. Thanks again

@SarahLouReviews

4 ай бұрын

Your comment makes me so happy! Thank you Brian ☺️🙏🏻 Very glad it worked for you