Theo Brandt

Theo has kept a sourdough starter alive for years and bakes every method at home before it appears here, failed loaves included.

How articles get written

Every guide on The Crumb Proof starts with a real question readers ask about home bread baking and sourdough for beginners. Drafts are researched against reputable sources, edited for clarity, and updated when best practices change. Nothing is published to fill space: if a topic doesn't deserve a full answer, it doesn't get an article.

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