Making sourdough bread can be a delightful experience, and D'BakerAid’s Sourdough Proofing Program simplifies the process without losing the artistry behind it. How? With one of its four preset proofing programs designed specifically for sourdough, D'BakerAid creates an ideal environment where the dough proofs for 4 hours at a precise temperature, never exceeding 27°C. This is crucial, as sourdough requires a stable temperature around 25°C for the first rise, something that's difficult to achieve consistently at home.

A typical formula for a basic sourdough bread might look like this: 

• 300 grams flour (you can mix all-purpose and whole wheat)
• 200 grams water
• 100 grams sourdough starter
• 8-10 grams salt

This ratio is flexible depending on the type of bread you want to bake. You can adjust the hydration (the water content) and the amount of starter for more or less fermentation activity.

Here’s how to create your own sourdough bread with ease:

1. Prepare Your Sourdough Starter: (check secret sourdough starter recipe here)
Feed your sourdough starter as you normally would, allowing it to become active and bubbly. This step is key to developing the unique flavors of your bread.

2. Measure Your Ingredients:
Use D'Scale to measure out the flour, water, and salt for your sourdough recipe. Getting the right balance here sets the foundation for a great dough. 

3. Mix Ingredients in the D'Dough Bowl:
In the D'Dough 4.5L bowl, combine your flour, water, salt, and the active sourdough starter. Once combined, select D'BakerAid’s built-in Sourdough Proofing Program to guide you through the next stages of fermentation.

4. Start the Fermentation Process:
Cover the D'Dough bowl with the lid to lock in moisture, press the start button, and let D'BakerAid take over. It will create the ideal environment for your dough to ferment, allowing the flavors to develop and the texture to improve naturally.

*Note: D'BakerAid’s precise control ensures the perfect fermentation conditions. You can easily adjust the temperature and time settings to suit the specific needs of your recipe, offering flexibility without compromising quality.

5. Monitor Progress:
As your dough rises, you can relax, knowing that D'BakerAid is fine-tuning the fermentation process. It keeps the conditions just right for sourdough, so you’ll get that beautiful rise without worrying about the details.

6. Complete Your Recipe:
Once fermentation is complete, continue with your recipe—shaping, proofing, and baking your sourdough to perfection.

With D'BakerAid, you don’t have to worry about the complexities of sourdough fermentation. It makes the process more approachable while giving you consistent, delicious results. Let D'BakerAid assist you in creating homemade sourdough bread that’s as rewarding to make as it is to eat.

 Enjoy the journey of sourdough baking with a little help from D'BakerAid!