For home bakers
Start with a recipe.
Make it yours.
Most of us begin with a loaf we trust. Cook along with a tested recipe here — then open the builder when you want a different size, hydration, or schedule.
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Three recipes to start with
Interactive cook-alongs — scale the batch, then follow the bake stage by stage.
Starter from scratch
First time baking sourdough? Build your starter
Every sourdough loaf begins with wild yeast. You don't need a scale or a bought starter kit — just everyday flour, tap water, and a small glass jar. Follow our simple 4-day method with daily feedings by eye, and you'll be ready to bake.
- 4-day relaxed method
- No scale required
- Step-by-step video guide
Recipe Builder
Two ways to get started
Use Guided the first time; switch to Pro when you want every slider. Both generate the same clock-time bake plan.
Guided
Six calm steps to a plan — no jargon.
- Style, leaven & loaf size
- Crumb feel & fine-tune
- Same-day or overnight schedule
Pro
Full control for experienced bakers.
- Baker's percentages & live output
- Texture presets
- Every ingredient, every slider
How this site helps
Recipe → schedule → bake → note
A recipe is the start. The planner is how you actually run the bake.
Pick a loaf
Cook along with a tested recipe, or skip straight to the builder.
Get a schedule
Clock times from your room temp and loaf size — same day or overnight.
Bake with cues
Stage reminders when a rise runs long. No account required.
Keep the note
Photos and ratings stay in My Loaf, on this browser.