The CrumbScience Blog
Follow along for baking experiments, stories from the community, and tips to get the most out of your baking and the CrumbScience app.
Five Tips for Better Oven Spring
Unlock the secrets to a taller, more impressive loaf with these essential tips.
The Science of Salt in Sourdough
Discover how salt is more than just flavor—it's a critical component for structure and fermentation.
My First Sourdough Loaf: A Beginner's Diary
Follow the relatable journey of a first-time baker, from starter struggles to the triumphant first slice.
Troubleshooting Common Sourdough Problems
A visual guide to identifying and fixing issues like dense crumb, weak oven spring, and more.
Understanding Autolyse: The Effortless Trick for Better Dough
Learn the science behind this simple step and how it dramatically improves dough handling and final results.
No Dutch Oven? No Problem!
Creative methods and techniques for achieving amazing oven spring and crust without a Dutch oven.
The Perfect Sourdough Pizza Dough
Use your sourdough starter to create a flavorful, chewy, and perfectly blistered pizza crust.
Maintaining a Starter (When You're Busy)
Practical tips for keeping your starter healthy and ready-to-bake, even with a hectic schedule.
A Baker's Guide to Flour Types
From bread flour to rye, understand how different flours affect your dough's flavor, texture, and behavior.
More posts coming soon!