What Makes Better Sourdough?Preheated Oven vs. Cold Start. Dutch Oven or Open Baking? ???? - Video

Hello friends!
In this video, I’m conducting an exciting experiment to test two key variables in baking sourdough bread: the baking method (Dutch oven vs. open baking tray) and the oven setup (preheated vs. cold start). Does preheating the oven or using a Dutch oven really make a difference in the final loaf? Let’s find out together!
Not only will you see the baking results side by side, but I’ll also share two recipes to help you create these loaves at home and test them yourself.
☺️I must confess, I feel a little shy about this video because I’m not sure if you’ll enjoy my voice in it. It’s always a bit nerve-wracking putting myself out there! I’d love to hear your honest thoughts—do you think it’s worth doing more videos like this with my voice, or should I stick to silent tutorials? Please let me know in the comments.

Also, I want to make it easier for everyone to follow along, so I’ve activated the option to translate my voice into your language. If you try it, let me know how it works for you! Your feedback means so much to me, and it helps me improve with every step.

Thank you for your support—I truly appreciate it! ????
Recipe 1: Classic Sourdough Bread
Ingredients (EU):
700 ml water (room temperature)
70 g active sourdough starter
1 kg all-purpose flour (10.7% protein)
20 g salt
Ingredients (US):
3 cups water (room temperature)
1/4 cup active sourdough starter
8 cups all-purpose flour (10.7% protein)
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
Recipe 2: Sourdough Bread with Whole Wheat Flour
Ingredients (EU):
700 ml water (room temperature)
70 g active sourdough starter
800 g all-purpose flour (10.7% protein)
200 g whole wheat flour
20 g salt
Ingredients (US):
3 cups water (room temperature)
1/4 cup active sourdough starter
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (10.7% protein)
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
Let me know in the comments which method you prefer and if you try this experiment yourself! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more sourdough adventures.

Happy baking! ????