A whole month to explore new recipes and techniques.
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Weekly Challenges
Each week brings a new focus. Pick one, pick all, or create your own adventure!
Sourdough Starter 101 + Your First Loaf
Start your sourdough journey and bake your first loaf!
Combine equal parts flour and water by weight. Stir and leave at room temperature. Look for bubbles or a light tangy smell.
Discard half and feed daily (equal parts flour and water). Observe the starter rising and falling as activity builds.
Continue daily feeding. Your starter should become bubbly and double in size within 6-8 hours of feeding.
A healthy starter smells pleasantly tangy and doubles reliably. It's now ready for baking!
Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread
Master the art of crusty, artisan-style bread with minimal effort.
Stretch Goal: Sourdough Baguettes & Babka
Channel your inner Parisian baker with crusty baguettes and sweet, twisted babka.
Whole-Grain Seeded Sandwich Loaf
Learn about pre-ferments and bake a soft, flavorful loaf perfect for everyday use.
Develop complex flavors and a stronger structure before mixing the final dough.
Pre-ferments let you do part of the work in advance, making baking more manageable.
Try pre-ferments in various breads, from tangy sourdough-style loaves to enriched doughs.
How to Participate
Pick Your Challenge
Choose a bake or technique that's new to you. Step out of your comfort zone!
Share Your Experience
Post updates, photos, and reflections using the hashtag #FreshStart.
Engage with Community
Support fellow bakers by commenting, asking questions, and sharing tips.
We're Here to Help
Expert Guidance
Our experienced bakers are here to help you troubleshoot and refine your techniques.
Weekly Tips
Stay tuned for expert advice, new recipes, and technique spotlights throughout the challenge.
Community Support
Connect with fellow bakers, share your progress, and get inspired by others' creations.
Essential Tools
The right tools make all the difference. Here are our top recommendations.
Kitchen Scale
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