Before you even bake your first loaf of bread, you will need a starter.  An established, active, bubbly starter will guarantee a better loaf of bread for you.

You can make your own or you can have a friend give you some, or you can buy one from me.  

Regardless, this is your first step in your sourdough journey.  

So, let's get started! 

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This is where you begin.  When you first bake, begin with the Ambient method.  It is a great way to learn, gives you a light flavored loaf, and helps build confidence.  

A couple tips:

• Read through the ENTIRE method prior to beginning.  
• Print up your schedule and plan your bake with the timings that I suggest, or the timing that works for you on the particular day you are baking.

Now that you have baked the Classic formula several times using BOTH methods, it is time to try the higher hydration formula!

A couple tips:

• Read through the ENTIRE method prior to beginning.  
• Print up your schedule and plan your bake with the timings that I suggest, or the timing that works for you on the particular day you are baking.