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Sourdough Sorcery

by Gloria MacDonald

Sourdough Sorcery is a podcast for home bakers, bread lovers, and curious cooks who want to turn simple ingredients into something truly magical. Hosted by Gloria MacDonald, the Sourdough Sorceress, this show blends stories, science, and a sprinkle of sourdough magic to help you bake better bread, nourish your body, and fall in love with the slow, satisfying art of sourdough. Each episode dives into: The health benefits of sourdough and long fermentationThe why behind the process—from starters and fermentation to flavor and texturePractical tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for real home kitchensCreative ideas for using sourdough beyond bread, including discard recipes and seasonal bakesThe deeper joy of slowing down, baking with intention, and sharing food with the people you love Whether you’re brand new to sourdough or a seasoned baker looking for fresh inspiration, Sourdough Sorcery is your cozy companion in the kitchen—here to make sourdough feel approachable, empowering, and a little bit magical. New episodes serve up knowledge, encouragement, and plenty of crusty inspiration to help you bake with confidence and create loaves you’re proud to share. Learn more, explore recipes, and discover tools of the trade at SourdoughSorcery.com.

Chart trend

Position in the Food chart (US), last 90 days.

#70
all-time peak
24
days in the top 100 since Jan 2026

Latest episodes

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Bulk Ferment vs. Proofing vs. Cold Ferment: Finally Understanding Your Sourdough Timing

If you’ve ever felt confused about bulk fermentation, proofing, and cold fermenting… you are not alone. And more importantly—this confusion is one of the biggest reasons

Apr 16
9 min

Under-Proofed vs Over-Proofed Sourdough: How to Finally Know the Difference

Most sourdough “failures” aren’t about your starter… your flour… or your recipe. They’re about timing. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most confusing (a

Apr 2
7 min

Stop Obsessing Over Starter Ratios: How to Actually Control Your Sourdough

If you’ve ever felt confused by sourdough starter feeding ratios—1:1:1, 1:3:3, 1:5:5—you’re not alone. There’s a lot of noise online… and a lot of it makes it sound like

Mar 19
6 min

The #1 Reason Your Sourdough Isn’t Working (It’s Not the Recipe)

If your sourdough bread isn’t turning out the way you hoped — dense, gummy, flat, or full of giant holes — you might think the problem is the recipe. But most of the tim

Mar 12
7 min

Stop Chasing Perfect Holes: The Truth About Sourdough Crumb

If you’ve ever sliced into a loaf of sourdough and thought, “Why doesn’t mine look like the ones on Instagram?” — this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, sourd

Mar 5
8 min

Sourdough Discard: Waste, Wisdom… or the Healthiest Part of Your Starter?

Are you throwing away something valuable every time you feed your starter? In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery, Gloria breaks down the truth about sourdough discard — w

Feb 26
6 min

The 4 Variables That Control Your Sourdough Starter

If your sourdough starter isn’t rising, seems weak, or won’t bounce back after sitting in the fridge, this episode will simplify everything. Your starter responds to jus

Feb 18
5 min

The Truth About 100-Year-Old Sourdough Starter

Are 100-year-old sourdough starters really better? You’ve seen the ads. Authentic 100-year-old starter. Gold Rush era culture. 150-year-old San Francisco sourdough. It

Feb 13
10 min

Gluten Isn’t the Enemy - We Forgot Fermentation

For years, we’ve been told that gluten is the problem. That bread is something to fear. That our bodies just “can’t handle it anymore.” But what if gluten was never th

Feb 5
7 min

Flour Matters - Choosing the Right Flour for Better Sourdough

If your sourdough starter feels weak, your dough won’t hold its shape, or your bread just isn’t rising the way you expect, this episode is for you In this podcast, we’re

Jan 29
6 min

Homemade Sourdough: Healing Your Gut & Baking Made Simple

In this episode of Sourdough Scorcery, I sit down with Sue Henry to talk about the amazing ways homemade sourdough can transform your gut health—and your kitchen!  Sue s

Jan 15
17 min

Your Sourdough Starter: Feeding, Fixing & Falling in Love With It

Your sourdough starter is more than flour and water — it’s the heart of every great loaf. In this episode of the Sourdough Sorcery Podcast, Gloria, The Sourdough Sorcere

Dec 30 2025
7 min

Store-Bought vs. Homemade: Why Real Sourdough Wins Every Time

Ever wonder why homemade sourdough tastes better, feels better, and is easier on your digestion than anything you’ll find on a grocery store shelf?  In this episode, we

Dec 19 2025
6 min

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#186 ▼ 60 Food US

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