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Sourdough Bread Terms
Curious about crust, crumb, or starter feeding? This glossary breaks down key sourdough terms so you can follow every rise, fold, and ferment with confidence.


What Is Underproofed?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Underproofed" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Overproofed?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Overproofed" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Retard?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Retard" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Final Proof?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Final Proof" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Bulk Fermentation?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Bulk Fermentation" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Fermentation?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Fermentation" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Discard?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Discard" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Feeding?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Feeding" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Levain?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Levain" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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What Is Sourdough Starter?
If you're learning to bake sourdough, the term "Sourdough Starter" is one you'll definitely come across. It's a core concept that helps shape your understanding of the entire sourdough process.

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