Baking Tips

The Art of the Perfect Crumb: Mastering Hydration in Sourdough Baking

The Art of the Perfect Crumb: Mastering Hydrati...

"Ever wondered what truly makes a sourdough loaf sing? At Crumb & Crust Co., we believe it's all in the hydration! Our latest blog post dives deep into this often-mysterious...

The Art of the Perfect Crumb: Mastering Hydrati...

"Ever wondered what truly makes a sourdough loaf sing? At Crumb & Crust Co., we believe it's all in the hydration! Our latest blog post dives deep into this often-mysterious...

(Pro Tip) The Power of a Stiff Starter for Enriched Doughs (like Brioche or Babka)

(Pro Tip) The Power of a Stiff Starter for Enri...

Ready to move beyond rustic loaves and start baking decadent sourdough brioche, babka, and panettone? The key to a light crumb and a perfectly balanced sweet flavor is a stiff...

(Pro Tip) The Power of a Stiff Starter for Enri...

Ready to move beyond rustic loaves and start baking decadent sourdough brioche, babka, and panettone? The key to a light crumb and a perfectly balanced sweet flavor is a stiff...

(Tools & Kitchen Hack) How to Season and Care for Your Banneton for a Perfect, Non-Stick Release.

(Tools & Kitchen Hack) How to Season and Care f...

Is there anything more heartbreaking than a perfectly proofed dough sticking to your banneton? We're here to make sure that never happens. This simple guide walks you through the essential...

(Tools & Kitchen Hack) How to Season and Care f...

Is there anything more heartbreaking than a perfectly proofed dough sticking to your banneton? We're here to make sure that never happens. This simple guide walks you through the essential...

(Dough Handling & Fermentation) The Art of the Score: 5 Beautiful Patterns for Your Sourdough Loaf

(Dough Handling & Fermentation) The Art of the ...

Scoring is the final, intimate moment a baker shares with their dough before it meets the heat of the oven. It’s more than just a functional cut to guide the...

(Dough Handling & Fermentation) The Art of the ...

Scoring is the final, intimate moment a baker shares with their dough before it meets the heat of the oven. It’s more than just a functional cut to guide the...

(Dough Handling & Fermentation) Troubleshooting Your Dough: 7 Common Sourdough Problems & How to Fix Them

(Dough Handling & Fermentation) Troubleshooting...

We've all been there: you follow every step, but your loaf comes out flat, dense, or gummy. Don't get discouraged! This guide is here to help. We walk through 7...

(Dough Handling & Fermentation) Troubleshooting...

We've all been there: you follow every step, but your loaf comes out flat, dense, or gummy. Don't get discouraged! This guide is here to help. We walk through 7...

(Baking & The Perfect Crust) The Secret to a Perfect Sourdough 'Ear': It's All in the Angle

(Baking & The Perfect Crust) The Secret to a Pe...

Chasing that beautiful, crisp "ear" on your sourdough? The secret isn't magic—it's technique. In this guide, we break down the three keys to a great oven spring and reveal the...

(Baking & The Perfect Crust) The Secret to a Pe...

Chasing that beautiful, crisp "ear" on your sourdough? The secret isn't magic—it's technique. In this guide, we break down the three keys to a great oven spring and reveal the...