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 fermentation The why behind the process—from starters and fermentation to flavor and texture Practical tips, techniques, and troubleshooting for real home kitchens Creative ideas for using sourdough beyond bread, including discard recipes and seasonal bakes The 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, Sourdou
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Sourdough Sorcery is hosted by Gloria MacDonald. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Bulk Ferment vs. Proofing vs. Cold Ferment: Finally Understanding Your Sourdough Timing" (16 April 2026, 9 minutes), "Under-Proofed vs Over-Proofed Sourdough: How to Finally Know the Difference" (2 April 2026, 8 minutes), and "Stop Obsessing Over Starter Ratios: How to Actually Control Your Sourdough" (19 March 2026, 7 minutes).
Sourdough Sorcery publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Sourdough Sorcery is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sourdough Sorcery requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher.
The strongest fits for Sourdough Sorcery are Bakeries and Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Sourdough Sorcery has an arts audience.
Gloria MacDonald hosts Sourdough Sorcery, an arts podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #13
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 your sourdough might be turning out dense...
Episode #12
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 (and frustrating) parts of sourdough baking—...
Episode #11
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 there’s a “right” way to feed your starter. But...
Episode #10
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 time… it isn’t. In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery...
Episode #9
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, sourdough baking became a performance. Giant holes...
Episode #8
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 — what it actually is, why we discard in the first...
Episode #7
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 just four variables: Flour Water Temperature Time In...
Episode #6
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 sounds magical. Historic. Powerful. But is it? In...
Episode #5
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 the enemy? In this episode of Sourdough Sorcery , we...
Episode #4
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 talking about why flour matters so much in...
Episode #3
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 shares her personal story of struggling with...
Episode #2
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 Sorceress , walks you through everything you need to...
Episode #1
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 explore the real differences between store-bought...
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