Bake workflow

The baker's process for sourdough

Sourjoe organizes bread baking into a repeatable process. The details change between formulas, but the order helps bakers understand where they are, what matters now, and what comes next.

Preparation

Preparation covers the setup before mixing: reading the recipe, checking timing, gathering tools, and making sure the starter or levain is ready.

Initial mix

Initial mix is where ingredients become dough. Hydration, flour behaviour, salt, inclusions, and early handling decisions begin shaping the final loaf.

Fermentation through proof

Bulk fermentation, dividing, shaping, and proofing are treated as connected stages. Each stage changes dough strength, gas retention, flavour, and readiness for the bake.

Chapter sections

  • Preparation
  • Initial Mix
  • Bulk Fermentation
  • Divide & Shape
  • Proof
  • Bake
  • Post Bake

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