July Theme: Bake Through the Heat · The Bread & Butter Way

July Theme: Bake Through the Heat

Well June went by fast...or was that just me?

July inside The Bread & Butter Way is all about one thing: learning how to bake with the heat instead of fighting it.

Summer kitchens move faster. Starters perk up before you’re awake. Doughs rise while you’re out in the yard. You don’t need to put your starter away until fall — you just need a simpler summer rhythm.

Here’s what you can look forward to this month:

Bake through the heat: We’ll talk about shorter countertop time, cooler water, and using your fridge as a brake so dough doesn’t sprint past ready in an hour.
Cold proof as your superpower: You’ll practice mixing when it works for you, tucking dough into the fridge, and baking when your day actually has space. No more “my dough exploded while I was at the pool.”
Real-life summer schedules: Think “mix after dinner, fridge before bed, bake in the cool of the morning” or “mix in the morning, bake after work.” One loaf at a time, you’ll build a summer bread rhythm that fits your life.
Month-end confidence: By the end of July, the goal isn’t perfect loaves. It’s knowing, “I can keep baking even when my kitchen is hot.”

And right in the middle of all of that, on July 15th, we’re gathering for a live “Is it Ready?” Sourdough Starter Workshop.

Have you ever thought...

“Is this active enough?”

“Did I feed it at the right time?”

“Can I bake with it… or should I wait?”

This workshop is for you. We’ll look at real starters at different stages, talk through what “ready” actually looks like in a warm kitchen, and make sure you know what to do before you mix your next dough.

You don’t need a perfect starter or fancy tools — just what’s already on your counter and your questions.

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July Theme: Bake Through the Heat