How to Tell When Your Sourdough Starter Is Ready to Bake
Use the float test, watch peak rise, and check smell cues to confirm your culture is strong enough for its first loaf.
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7 Steps to Great Sourdough Bread Overnight
Seven steps for waking up to fresh sourdough bread. Mix and fold the dough the night before, then bake first thing in the morning.
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7 Day Countdown to Starting a Sourdough Starter
A day-by-day guide to growing a healthy sourdough starter at home, with feeding schedules, signs of progress, and tips for getting past the first week. When bubbles appear, read How to Tell When Your Sourdough Starter Is Ready to Bake.
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From Family Kitchen to Floury Success: Meet Martha Levie, Chief Baker of Abigail’s Oven
Abigail's Oven is a family bakery founded by the Levie family. Young Abigail's love of fresh bread helped shape the business. Today, Martha Levie leads the kitchen, baking sourdough loaves with the Real 7™ process.
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The Pulse of the Crumb: Your Sourdough September 2025 Wrap-Up
Sourdough September 2025 brought sourdough crackers, continued interest in gut health, Real Bread Campaign pushes against sourfaux, and playful bakes like Funfetti loaves.
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Celebrating Community Cornerstones: A National Bakery Day Tribute
On National Bakery Day, we celebrate local bakeries that feed their neighborhoods. Fresh sourdough from the oven connects bakers and customers in a tradition worth keeping.
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Celebrate Autumn with Sourdough
Cooler fall weather slows fermentation and builds flavor in sourdough. This is a strong season for rustic loaves, cinnamon swirls, and pumpkin-spiced bakes from a well-fed starter.
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