Brynn Stits on Instagram: "Sourdough Baking Experiment: Cold Proof vs. No Cold Proof Cold proofing your sourdough overnight in the fridge is totally optional! You can always bake the same day. ❄️ What Cold Proofing Does: - Gives your dough more flavor - Helps your loaf hold its shape - Makes scoring easier (especially decorative scoring) - Supports better digestion by giving fermentation more time - Lets you bake on your timeline Cold proofing is just a tool, not a mandatory step. Have fun, expe

Emily Lewis on Instagram: "I was so ready to do away with those 10 minutes of stretch and folds… I followed Preppy Kitchen’s “Amazing Sourdough Bread Recipe” on YT. Measurements 👇🏼 310g (1 1/3 cup) warm filtered water 120g (1/2 cup) active starter 500g (4 cups) bread flour (I used unbleached all purpose) 16g (2 tsp) sea salt #sourdough"