Sourdough Sorcery
Sourdough Sorcery is a podcast for home bakers, bread lovers, and curious cooks who want to turn simple ingredients into something truly magical.
Hosted by Gloria MacDonald, the Sourdough Sorceress, this show blends stories, science, and a sprinkle of sourdough magic to help you bake better bread, nourish your body, and fall in love with the slow, satisfying art of sourdough.
Each episode dives into:
- The health benefits of sourdough and long fermentation
- The why behind the process—from starters and fermentation to flavor and texture
- Practical tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for real home kitchens
- Creative ideas for using sourdough beyond bread, including discard recipes and seasonal bakes
- The deeper joy of slowing down, baking with intention, and sharing food with the people you love
Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or a seasoned baker looking for fresh inspiration, Sourdough Sorcery is your cozy companion in the kitchen—here to make sourdough feel approachable, empowering, and a little bit magical.
New episodes serve up knowledge, encouragement, and plenty of crusty inspiration to help you bake with confidence and create loaves you’re proud to share.
Learn more, explore recipes, and discover tools of the trade at SourdoughSorcery.com.
Sourdough Sorcery
Your Sourdough Starter: Feeding, Fixing & Falling in Love With It
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Your sourdough starter is more than flour and water — it’s the heart of every great loaf.
In this episode of the Sourdough Sorcery Podcast, Gloria, The Sourdough Sorceress, walks you through everything you need to know about caring for your starter with confidence and ease. From daily feeding to fridge storage, traveling for weeks at a time, and even freezing or dehydrating your starter, this episode takes the mystery (and fear!) out of sourdough.
You’ll learn:
- How often to feed your starter (counter vs fridge)
- Exactly how much flour and water to use
- What those bubbles really mean
- How to prepare your starter for baking
- The difference between active starter and discard
- How long discard lasts in the fridge
- What to do if you’re traveling for 2, 6, or even 8+ weeks
- How to revive a neglected starter (no guilt required!)
- When and how to use the float test
Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or deep into your baking journey, this episode will help you build trust with your starter — and enjoy the process just as much as the results.
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✨ Keep feeding your starter.
✨ Trust the process.
✨ Enjoy a little everyday sourdough magic.