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Sourdough Guides and Tips

Master sourdough baking with Healing Slice—your trusted source for beginner tips and advanced guides. Learn how to make a starter, fix common issues with our starter troubleshooting FAQ, and perfect your loaf with crumb structure tips and How to Shape Sourdough Bread (Step-by-Step Guide)

Explore seasonal bakes using a sweet stiff starter, and Amish Friendship Sourdough Starter (milk starter) Our guides are practical, joyful, and written for real kitchens.

Amish friendship sourdough starter

Amish Friendship Sourdough Starter (milk starter)

An Amish Friendship Sourdough Starter is a sweet, fermented mixture of sourdough starter, flour, sugar, and milk inspired by the traditional Amish Friendship Starter that has been passed down for generations. It serves as the base for creating a variety of baked goods, including breads, cakes, muffins, and pancakes, all with a rich, sweet flavor. […]

troubleshooting sourdough starters

Troubleshooting Sourdough Starters (FAQ)

Troubleshooting sourdough starters. You’ve made your sourdough starter, but it’s not as lively as you’d like. Or perhaps you want to better understand how to care for it. If you’re aiming for an active, healthy starter and aren’t sure where to begin, this troubleshooting guide has all the answers you need! Check out my How […]

shaping sourdough bread

How to Shape Sourdough Bread (Step-by-Step Guide)

Shaping sourdough bread doesn’t have to feel intimidating or reserved for professional bakers. With a few simple techniques and a bit of practice, you can turn a soft, wobbly dough into a beautiful loaf that rises tall, bakes evenly, and slices like a dream. Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or just looking to improve […]

artisan sourdough bread

How to Obtain a Well-Structured Sourdough Crumb

What is a sourdough crumb? The sourdough crumb is the texture of the inside of sourdough bread, which is often described as an open or closed crumb. Open crumb has large, evenly structured holes, while closed crumb lacks holes but has an even structure throughout. The crumb can have a tight, soft, gummy, or dense […]