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Editorial illustration for Sourdough Science, Decoded: How Temperature, Hydration, and Flour Decide Your Loaf
The Test Kitchen

Sourdough Science, Decoded: How Temperature, Hydration, and Flour Decide Your Loaf

Understand how temperature, hydration, and flour type control sourdough fermentation, impacting your loaf's rise, crumb, and flavor. Learn to diagnose and fix common issues by adjusting these key variables.

Raffi Hovsepian·October 22, 2026
Editorial illustration for How Flour, Water, and Time Build the Gluten Network That Shapes Your Sourdough Crumb
The Test Kitchen

How Flour, Water, and Time Build the Gluten Network That Shapes Your Sourdough Crumb

The sourdough crumb is a direct result of the gluten network formed by flour proteins, water, and time. Understanding how hydration, fermentation, and mechanical development influence this network allows bakers to intentionally design their desired crumb structure.

Darius Williams·October 15, 2026
A close-up of a delicious sardine fillet on a plate, highlighting its rich texture and healthy fats, perfect for promoting radiant skin.
The Test Kitchen

Sardines Deliver Omega-3s for Radiant, Hydrated Skin

Hold up, folks! Get this: Participants who chowed down on 4 grams of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for just three months saw their sunburn resistance skyrocket by a mind-blowing 136%, says Healthline. T

Darius Williams·June 11, 2026