Southern Belle Bread Co | Micro Bakery in Tyler, TX

Things I wish I knew before starting a sourdough microbakery 🌷🥖

If you’re balancing a bakery with a full time job, motherhood, or everyday life, these tips will make dough days a little easier!

🌷 Use cold water to slow bulk fermentation and give yourself more flexibility.

🌷 Freeze cinnamon rolls before their final proof to prep ahead and simplify dough days.

🌷 Use the aliquot method to help gauge fermentation.Taking a small sample of your dough and tracking its rise can help you understand how far along fermentation is. Think of it as a guide, not a rulebook. Don’t forget to trust your baker’s intuition.

🌷 The shaping method that worked beautifully last week might not be what your dough needs today. Adjust your shaping technique based on what your dough needs instead of forcing the same method every time.

🌷 Explore free recipes first. You don’t have to buy recipes to become a great baker! There are so many incredible recipes available for free on social media, including from creators who generously share their recipes just like I do. Before spending your money on a paid recipe, see what free resources are available and find one that works for you.

The biggest lesson? Sourdough doesn’t have to be harder than it needs to be. Sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference. 🤍

Save this for your next dough day, and tell me what you wish you knew before starting your microbakery! 🌸

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