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  • Bread & Sourdough Systems

The Surprising Role of Container Shape During Proofing

container shape affects proofing
A container’s shape significantly influences your bread’s final look and texture, and understanding this can elevate your baking—keep reading to learn how.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • May 10, 2026
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  • Bread & Sourdough Systems

How Shaping Tension Changes Crumb More Than Mixing Does

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Ineffective shaping tension can dramatically alter your bread’s crumb, revealing why mastering this step is more crucial than mixing alone.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • April 29, 2026
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  • Bread & Sourdough

Proofing Containers: Why Straight Sides Help

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Inevitably, straight-sided proofing containers ensure consistent dough shape and easier handling—discover how they can elevate your bread-making process.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • April 15, 2026
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  • Bread & Sourdough

How to Shape a Batard Without Losing Tension

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Keen bakers know that mastering tension during shaping is key to perfecting a batard, and the right techniques can make all the difference.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 8, 2026
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  • Bread & Sourdough

How to Shape a Boule Without Deflating Everything

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Shaping a boule without losing its airy interior requires gentle handling and techniques that will keep you from deflating the dough—discover how to perfect your method.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 2, 2026
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15 Best Espresso Machines for Home Baristas in 2027
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15 Best Espresso Machines for Home Baristas in 2027

Compare 15 espresso machines for home baristas, from compact entry-level models to…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • November 15, 2026
15 Best Ceramic Baking Dish Sets for Versatile Home Cooking in 2027
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15 Best Ceramic Baking Dish Sets for Versatile Home Cooking in 2027

Compare 15 ceramic baking dish sets by piece count, versatility, storage, and included…
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  • November 14, 2026

Professional Ice Cream Maker: A Cyber Monday Guide

Compare commercial ice cream makers, match capacity to demand, and plan for…
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  • November 14, 2026

Best Professional Ice Cream Maker Compared

Compare commercial and prosumer ice cream makers on output, consistency, cost and…
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  • November 14, 2026
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