Join Me In Making Delicious Sourdough Bread - Sharing My Tips

I never thought I would ever be on video talking about breadmaking.
Since starting my sourdough journey almost four months ago, I have become obsessed. I set out on a mission to learn all that I can and consistently bake good loaves to feed my family and share with friends.
A couple of important notes:
I just learned that the "poke test" that I talked about in the video is NOT used to determine when bulk fermentation is complete. It is used to determine when bread dough has finished proofing and is ready for baking. So you would do the poke test after taking it out of the fridge, and before putting the dough in the oven.
I have tried a couple of sourdough recipes and I like Pantry Mama's recipe the best. You can see the link below. I have tweaked the recipe to use 100g of active starter, instead of the 50g that it calls for.
I have two starters because I never thought I could get mine to work from scratch, so I bought a dehydrated one from Homestead & Chill. Once I did that, my starter activated and started doubling. So, I have two.
My Jalapeno & Cheddar loaf is (I believe) underproofed and underbaked. Due to the inclusions, I would give it 40-45 minutes in the oven with the lid on at 450F, and 15 minutes with the lid off at 410F. It still turned out amazing and my husband ate the whole loaf in about 3 days. He loved it toasted with cream cheese or butter!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
06:46 My Starter
11:39 More Tips
12:49 Info About My Recipes
14:18 Tools & Equipment
15:18 STEP ONE: The Mixing
21:22 Feeding Starters After Making Bread
27:01 My Starter Setup
30:13 The Jalapenos
31:57 STEP TWO: Form The Dough
34:49 STEP THREE: Stretch & Folds
39:30 STEP FOUR: Bulk Ferment
49:50 STEP FIVE: Shaping
57:05 STEP SIX: Adding the Inclusions
01:01:56 STEP SEVEN: Cold Ferment
01:04:47 Feeding Starters
01:08:55 STEP EIGHT: Baking
01:11:22 Tools & Scoring
01:22:37 STEP NINE: Cut & Crumb
01:24:59 Conclusion
➡️ THE SOURDOUGH RECIPE I USE (tweaked to 100g of starter): www.pantrymama.com/how-to-bak...
➡️ SOURDOUGH STARTER RECIPE: www.pantrymama.com/making-a-s...
➡️ HOMESTEAD & CHILL DEHYDRATED STARTER: homesteadandchill.com/shop/de...
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[@1MaryClarke]

Miko! You crack me up because I can see your detailed budgeting skills spilling over into your baking! I love it! I don’t know where you get all your energy from but as I’ve said before you’re very inspiring…always trying new things! Good job! ❤

[@jennifersykes6824]

I’m only a couple minutes in, but I am obsessed with your apron!!

[@thebudgetmom]

Oh thank you! I love the little bees on it😂

[@keliwadsworth7466]

The honeycomb apron is AMAZING

[@rosannharmer6155]

Can you share a video with your discard recipes? Very interested in that! Thank you for all you do for your followers. You are amazing. God bless you and your family.

[@sarahskicks]

Miko I love seeing you not just doing budgeting!! (Even though I loooove the budgeting - I’m 23 and it’s helped me become aware of my spending and what it takes to survive & thrive) This is so awesome I’m going to start!

[@lesleymoore5351]

I have been using my sourdough discard for recipes as well! Would love if you’d post a video with a few of your favorite discard recipes! This video was so informative! ❤️

[@maryloubosco2788]

I've thrown out my starter 4 times. This video gives me hope. Thank you.

[@pollydolly9723]

Thanks so much Miko! I appreciate how much work went into this ❤

[@sherrythrasher4596]

Miko, you have SUCH a big and generous heart.

[@pamudithabmahadiulwewa1503]

Miko,Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge ! This video is full of great knowledge bits and wisdom for new bakers. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@tinaturull3793]

I Love Sourdough Bread, I am going to try with your recipe.

[@kathleenrobichauxrobichaux1810]

This video is so good. I hope you make more.

[@jennifershin1056]

Thank you so much! Your video was incredibly helpful for this beginner sourdough baker!

[@Boringcountrylife]

I appreciate seeing your full process. I've been making sour dough for a few years and still want to improve.

[@courtnieturrentine7091]

Thank you for sharing! I love your approach to baking, your finances, and life. Super inspiring and easy going. I can’t wait to try this process. I’m going to just start!!

[@Rybo316lax01]

My wife has been wanting to try making sourdough and your process has been so on point. Two amazing loafs this weekend. Thank you for your thorough explanation and insights! Discard familiarization and beginner recipes to try would be awesome!

[@cmbrownie]

This was amazing. Thank you. ❤

[@priscillapartyof9215]

Great detailed video thanks !

[@user-mk9ft1hx2k]

I wish I had this video when I first started my journey. Your instructions and video are so good compared to the others I learned from!

[@thebudgetmom]

This makes me so happy. I am so glad it helped!

[@angiec5412]

Thank you so MUCH for every detail! I’ve been considering and started watching videos and I just love your explanations, tips and your sentiment as you made these ♥️♥️♥️ THANK YOU!

[@cthurbz5146]

Thank you, Kumiko for this video! I’ve had some stuff to start making sourdough starter for months but have just been to scared to try it. I’m going to at least start my starter now!

[@crystalgale15]

i love watching your everyday life. Thanks for sharing your baking journey! 🙂

[@alysha.k2011]

Thanks for sharing! I have started maintaining a sourdough starter in the last couple months, so I was excited to see this video in your newsletter. Some questions: - Why do you use a "clean" jar with each feeding? - Why do you use the all-purpose flour to feed it instead of the bread flour? Love the breadmaking notes journal!!

[@toastify79]

You have a natural gift for teaching!

[@tishasilva9637]

Would love to see a video or two on your garden throughout the year!

[@keyeligarcia2074]

Wow!! You are wonderful Miko! Look at all the skills you have! You are definitely a motivation to follow. I hope one day I’ll try to make this! ☺️

[@lynn9555]

Yes. Gifting bread is exactly what I want to do - I have not produced a bread I want to gift ...yet 😊

[@krystawhitmore9881]

Please do the pizza dough! Or show us what you do with the discard. This was great!

[@gailgalate2755]

I have been starting a sourdough journey, now I am so inspired to start! So exciting!!🎉 I love the way you have explained it

[@keliwadsworth7466]

Miko I have learned soooo much more by watching your sourdough video. Thank You!!! I realize you’re not a professional sourdough baker but the way you thoroughly explained things and shared books & tools was so helpful. I am also soooo excited that you started canning; I will be looking for those videos (hopefully you made some). You are also so thoughtful to share things that will help make life better and simplify being present making our families healthier…..as well as saving money by cooking more at home. You’re amazing and I’m so grateful!!! 🫶🫶

[@savingwithvane9093]

Good night it was nice watching how u share step by step how to do sourdough bread..

[@karenklepsch5248]

wow! there is a lot of steps for this delicious bread. Thank you for all the steps, I will be retired in April and this will be a labor of love for my new hobby, holly molly and you are mama of a new born. Would love to see how you use your discard. Love your videos.

[@jasminewatters2033]

I love that you are on this sourdough journey!!! I just started a few months ago!

[@user-gv1qo3ur2o]

So timely! I’m getting back into this, agree so many ideas and methods and great to just stick to one!

[@0wlyssa]

So true about trusting the process! There have been some loaves where I get so annoyed and wonder how bad it'll be, but it always turns out well enough for me. The same goes with your rec to stick with one recipe consistently. I'm getting ready to branch out into different goods (I really want English muffins and pretzels!) but I definitely think sticking with a recipe works well for the new/novice sourdough baker.

[@jeanettecrnolic3942]

Amazing, I watched every second. Thank you for sharing!

[@user-qo8px1ps8j]

Thank you for the video, it’s very helpful😊 I have week old starter and it’s taking its good old time getting going. I’m determined to see it through but it’s definitely testing my patience!

[@toniberry2708]

Loved your video! You explained & demonstrated everything so well! I started making sourdough a year ago. I really enjoy making...and eating it:) It brings me joy to be able to gift loaves to my family & friends. Thanks for taking the time to share your sourdough process!

[@goode2shuz1]

I have tried and tried to get a starter going and failed and then gave up. I will give your method a try. Wish me luck. I ordered the ingredients and utensils from Walmart just now for delivery Wednesday and will give it a whirl. Thank you for your detailed instructions and tips.

[@silentstorm1208]

This is so helpful, hubby wanted to get into making sourdough bread but he's lost his mojo after a couple of starter failures 😢 BTW, that sprinkler you're using for the rice flower looks like a tea ball!

[@BB-tn6yp]

I’ve been watching your budgeting videos for years. Have you added up the cost ( both startup costs and per loaf costs)? How does it compare to pre-sour dough expenses? Would really enjoy a printable for this. Wishing you great success in your bread journey.

[@bettyzarate2396]

I love your video and have made it as simple as possible. What is the microphone you are using?

[@Lucy-sw6fj]

I’ve been wanting to make sourdough bread for a while now. How do you make the starter? Wow it’s a big process. Thank you for the detailed video.

[@irishgirl4977]

My Mother always used King Arthur and swore by it and I do the same. I make Irish Bread but beyond that I have never done any other bread. It's scary but maybe I should be brave and just do it!

[@catroyer797]

Great video so far! I’m still watching. I haven’t made any starter, as of yet. But I want to. I have a question…you mention you have well water, but then you also say you like to leave water out in a glass pitcher for the chlorine to dissipate. Are you adding chlorine to your well?

[@AnandaImwideawakeVideosyLibros]

I actually would pay for an online course about all this + recipes

[@1MaryClarke]

I noticed you put the bread in the oven with the lid on but when they were completed you brought them out of the oven with no lid. At what point did you remove the lid & why? Thank you!

[@jenniferzink8303]

I have not tried to make bread at all other then Texas Roadhouse rolls once. I'm not understanding starter, I do understand it is to start the dough but what is the starter? I hope that makes sense.

[@jenniferlino8123]

Can you link the two jars?

[@reneemaccrimman5099]

How can i get in touch with you to explain my current situation. My life is gonna do a 180 and I could use your expertise.

[@tammycherepko7826]

Never mix on your scale. It will mess up the scale and it won't weigh correctly.