Crumb blog

• The Open Crumb Myth: What Actually Creates Big Holes in Sourdough
  2026-06-20 — Chasing the perfect open crumb? It's not about one magic trick — here's the fermentation science behind those coveted big holes.
• Why Is My Sourdough Dense? (It's Usually Not Your Starter)
  2026-06-16 — Dense sourdough is almost always a fermentation timing or shaping problem — here's how to diagnose which one is wrecking your crumb.
• Underproofed vs Overproofed Sourdough: How to Read Your Crumb Honestly
  2026-06-16 — Cut your loaf and finally know what went wrong — here's how to tell underproofed from overproofed crumb, and what to actually change next bake.
• Why Is My Sourdough Dense? (It's Probably Not Your Starter)
  2026-06-10 — Dense sourdough almost always comes down to fermentation timing, shaping, or scoring — not a weak starter — and here's how to diagnose which one is sabotaging your bake.