It’s finally time. Today, we’re discussing a topic that produces a lot of confusion, passion, and toast: sourdough.

King Arthur’s very own Director of Baking Education Amber Eisler is here to share her considerable expertise. Amber baked in our bakery for five years and has taught at the Baking School for over 15 years, so needless to say, she knows her stuff. First, she and David chat about some of the biggest unexpected pain points bakers run into while making sourdough and how to solve them. Then, Amber sticks around to join Jessica and David for Ask the Bakers, answering your burning sourdough questions. We also have a special treat, a dispatch from our audience sharing the names of their sourdough starters. And, as always, Jessica and David finish up with a spicy (or in this case, sour) Jess-opinion and the recipes they’re baking this week.

More on Amber’s Sourdough for Beginners On-Demand Class and the Baking School
Visit our Sourdough Savvy shop page for our favorite tools and ingredients
Learn more about the Big Book of Bread
Amber’s Sourdough Sandwich Bread recipe
Super Fudgy Sourdough Brownies recipe
What David’s baking this week: English Digestive Biscuits recipe
Record your question for our Ask the Bakers segment here!

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