Saving Bread

Allison
  • 5.0 (17)
  • Food

A podcast about baking, grain, fermentation, craftsmanship, and the people keeping the traditions of real food alive.

Episodes

  1. Lessons E02 Starter Variables

    2h ago

    Lessons E02 Starter Variables

    Learn how changing the different variables in your starter will affect its behavior. We discuss hydration, temperature, flour, and seed changes. By understanding these concepts you can make more educated decisions about your starter throughout the seasons.

    41 min
  2. Rabbit Hole E01

    Jun 17

    Rabbit Hole E01

    Leah and I discuss our trip to the MAUM market, we talk about shopping local, and announce our book club!

    22 min
  3. Interviews E01 Josh Fairbanks

    Jun 10

    Interviews E01 Josh Fairbanks

    A thoughtful conversation with Portland bread and bagel baker Josh Fairbanks. We discuss knowing your starter, trusting your intuition, and developing a relationship with your local miller.

    55 min
  4. Lessons E01 Beginner Starter Care

    May 27

    Lessons E01 Beginner Starter Care

    Welcome to the first Saving Bread Lessons episode. If sourdough starter has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or just plain high maintenance, this episode is for you. In this beginner-friendly lesson, we’re covering the foundations of starter care: what a starter actually is, how often to feed it, refrigeration, common mistakes, weird smells, and how to stop overthinking the process. Because keeping a healthy starter alive should feel approachable, not stressful. In this episode, we cover: • What a sourdough starter actually is • Feeding schedules and maintenance • Refrigerated vs. room temperature starter care • Feeding Ratios  • Common beginner mistakes • Troubleshooting sluggish or “weird” starters Whether you're brand new to sourdough or trying to rebuild confidence after a few failed loaves, this episode will help you build a stronger foundation. Long live real bread!

    26 min
  5. Welcome to Saving Bread

    May 21 ·  Bonus

    Welcome to Saving Bread

    Welcome to Saving Bread — a podcast about baking, grain, fermentation, craftsmanship, and the people keeping the traditions of real food alive.

    9 min
  • 5 Episodes

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About

A podcast about baking, grain, fermentation, craftsmanship, and the people keeping the traditions of real food alive.

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  • Creator
    Allison
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Saving Bread
  • Show Website
    Saving Bread

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