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by Gloria MacDonald
Sourdough Sorcery is a podcast for home bakers, bread lovers, and curious cooks who want to turn simple ingredients into something truly magical. Hosted by Gloria MacDonald, the Sourdough Sorceress, this show blends stories, science, and a sprinkle of sourdough magic to help you bake better bread, nourish your body, and fall in love with the slow, satisfying art of sourdough. Each episode dives into: The health benefits of sourdough and long fermentation The why behind the process—from starters and fermentation to flavor and texture Practical tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for real home kitchens Creative ideas for using sourdough beyond bread, including discard recipes and seasonal bakes The deeper joy of slowing down, baking with intention, and sharing food with the people you love Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or a seasoned baker looking for fresh inspiration, Sourdough Sorcery is your cozy companion in the kitchen—here to make sourdough feel approachable, empowering, and a little bit magical. New episodes serve up knowledge, encouragement, and plenty of crusty inspiration to help you bake with confidence and create loaves you’re proud to share.
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- Apr 16, 20269 min
Bulk Ferment vs. Proofing vs. Cold Ferment: Finally Understanding Your Sourdough Timing
If you’ve ever felt confused about bulk fermentation, proofing, and cold fermenting… you are not alone. And more importantly—this confusion is one of the biggest reasons your sourdough might be turning out dense, gummy, or just not quite right. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down in a simple, no-guesswork way so you can finally understand what’s actually happening in your dough—and when. You’ll learn: What bulk fermentation really is (and when it actually starts) Why ...
- Apr 2, 20267 min
Under-Proofed vs Over-Proofed Sourdough: How to Finally Know the Difference
Most sourdough “failures” aren’t about your starter… your flour… or your recipe. They’re about timing. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most confusing (and frustrating) parts of sourdough baking—under-proofing vs over-proofing—so you can finally understand what your dough is actually telling you. Because if you’ve ever pulled a flat loaf out of the oven… seen big holes mixed with dense sections… or wondered why your dough felt perfect one minute and impossible the n...
- Mar 19, 20266 min
Stop Obsessing Over Starter Ratios: How to Actually Control Your Sourdough
If you’ve ever felt confused by sourdough starter feeding ratios—1:1:1, 1:3:3, 1:5:5—you’re not alone. There’s a lot of noise online… and a lot of it makes it sound like there’s a “right” way to feed your starter. But here’s the truth: There isn’t. In this episode, we’re breaking down what feeding your starter actually does—and how you can use it to your advantage. Because once you understand this, sourdough stops feeling unpredictable… and starts feeling completely manageable. You’ll l...
- Mar 12, 20267 min
The #1 Reason Your Sourdough Isn’t Working (It’s Not the Recipe)
If your sourdough bread isn’t turning out the way you hoped — dense, gummy, flat, or full of giant holes — you might think the problem is the recipe. But most of the time… it isn’t. In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, Gloria (The Sourdough Sorceress) explains why the real problem is usually timing, not ingredients or technique. Sourdough isn’t just a recipe — it’s a living fermentation process. And if your starter timing or fermentation schedule is off, your bread can easily become under-fe...
- Mar 5, 20268 min
Stop Chasing Perfect Holes: The Truth About Sourdough Crumb
If you’ve ever sliced into a loaf of sourdough and thought, “Why doesn’t mine look like the ones on Instagram?” — this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, sourdough baking became a performance. Giant holes, dramatic crumb shots, dark blistered crusts… and suddenly people feel like their bread isn’t good enough. But here’s the truth: big holes do not automatically mean better bread. In this episode, I’m breaking down five sourdough mistakes that almost nobody talks about — especially ...
- Feb 26, 20266 min
Sourdough Discard: Waste, Wisdom… or the Healthiest Part of Your Starter?
Are you throwing away something valuable every time you feed your starter? In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, Gloria breaks down the truth about sourdough discard — what it actually is, why we discard in the first place, and whether it’s healthier than active starter. You’ll learn: • Why discarding is essential for a strong, balanced starter • The real difference between discard and active starter • Whether discard contains more fermentation benefits • What actually impro...
- Feb 18, 20265 min
The 4 Variables That Control Your Sourdough Starter
If your sourdough starter isn’t rising, seems weak, or won’t bounce back after sitting in the fridge, this episode will simplify everything. Your starter responds to just four variables: Flour Water Temperature Time In this episode, I walk you through how each of these affects activity and strength, why bleached flour can cause problems, why temperature control matters more than most people realize, and what to expect when reactivating a starter that has been unfed in the re...
- Feb 13, 202610 min
The Truth About 100-Year-Old Sourdough Starter
Are 100-year-old sourdough starters really better? You’ve seen the ads. Authentic 100-year-old starter. Gold Rush era culture. 150-year-old San Francisco sourdough. It sounds magical. Historic. Powerful. But is it? In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, we separate romance from reality and talk about what a sourdough starter actually is — a living ecosystem of wild yeast and bacteria that is constantly shifting and adapting. We explore: • Whether a starter can truly be 100 years old • Wh...
About Sourdough Sorcery
Sourdough Sorcery is a podcast for home bakers, bread lovers, and curious cooks who want to turn simple ingredients into something truly magical. Hosted by Gloria MacDonald, the Sourdough Sorceress, this show blends stories, science, and a sprinkle of sourdough magic to help you bake better bread, nourish your body, and fall in love with the slow, satisfying art of sourdough. Each episode dives into: The health benefits of sourdough and long fermentation The why behind the process—from starters and fermentation to flavor and texture Practical tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for real home kitchens Creative ideas for using sourdough beyond bread, including discard recipes and seasonal bakes The deeper joy of slowing down, baking with intention, and sharing food with the people you love Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or a seasoned baker looking for fresh inspiration, Sourdough Sorcery is your cozy companion in the kitchen—here to make sourdough feel approachable, empowering, and a little bit magical. New episodes serve up knowledge, encouragement, and plenty of crusty inspiration to help you bake with confidence and create loaves you’re proud to share.
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