Post by @eatbasilandbloom

You don’t have to do 4 sets of stretch of folds like you learned from your first sourdough cookbook. Depending on how fully you mixed your dough you may not need that many! I usually only do 1 or 2 sets because I mix very thoroughly in my spiral mixer. It will depend on your mixing, your dough’s composition as well as your goals. When I do a higher hydration dough it may need 6 or 7 sets depending on my mixing. Don’t tie yourself down and learn to look for when your dough may or may not need another set. #sourdough #bakersoftiktok #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughbread