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  • Foundations & Methods

How to Build a Reliable Proofing Routine at Home

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Creating a consistent proofing routine at home ensures perfect fermentation—discover the essential steps and tips to master your bread-making process.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 12, 2026
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Fermentation Timelines: Why “Double in Size” Is Not a Timer

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Many bakers rely on “double in size,” but understanding fermentation’s true indicators reveals why timing isn’t that simple.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 12, 2026
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Sourdough Sourness Control: How to Make It More (or Less) Tangy

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Optimize your sourdough’s tanginess with simple adjustments—discover the key techniques that can make your bread more or less tangy.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 9, 2026
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15 Best Fermentation Fridge Setups for Sourdough in 2026

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Clever fermentation fridge setups for sourdough in 2026 offer precise control and versatile options—discover which one is perfect for your baking journey.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 3, 2026
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Sourdough Discard: What It Really Is (and When It’s Too Old)

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Curious about sourdough discard’s true nature and signs it’s past its prime? Discover how to tell when it’s still good to use.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 2, 2026
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Reviving a Neglected Starter: Don’t Start Over—Do This

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Discover how to revive a neglected starter and avoid starting over by following simple steps to restore its health and activity.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 1, 2026
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Refrigerating Sourdough Starter: The Feeding Schedule That Works

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Fascinating tips on refrigerating sourdough starters reveal the ideal feeding schedule to keep yours lively and ready for baking whenever you are.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 1, 2026
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15 Best Temperature Controllers for Fermentation Fridge in 2026

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Optimize your fermentation fridge with the 15 best temperature controllers of 2026 to ensure perfect brewing results—discover which one suits your needs.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 23, 2026
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Why Your Bread Tastes Bland: Fermentation Flavor Drivers

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Ongoing fermentation is key to developing complex flavors in bread; discover how balancing timing can elevate your baking.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 17, 2026
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What Is Diastatic Malt (and What It Does in Bread)

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For those curious about improving bread, diastatic malt’s enzymes enhance fermentation and crust color—discover how it transforms your baking.
  • EpicBaker Team
  • January 13, 2026
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  • Troubleshooting & Fixes

Why Warm Kitchens Ruin Pastry: Heat Sources You Forget

A warm kitchen's hidden heat sources can unexpectedly ruin your pastry, so…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 25, 2026
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Why Your Chocolate Chips Sink to the Bottom

Chocolate chips sink to the bottom because your batter's consistency and mixing…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 25, 2026
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15 Best High-End Bread Knife Sets for Bakers in 2026

Offering top-tier craftsmanship and innovative designs, these 15 high-end bread knife…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 25, 2026
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15 Best Nut Butter Grinders for Baking Fillings in 2026

Nut butter grinders revolutionize baking fillings in 2026—discover the top 15 options…
  • EpicBaker Team
  • February 25, 2026
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