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The Bubba Journal

Sourdough wisdom from the Bubba kitchen

Sourdough guidance, starter care, recipes, and stories from the Bubba Goodcrumb kitchen.

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Sourdough Starter Gifts: Ship Safely This HolidayFeatured
Sourdough Guides13 min read

Sourdough Starter Gifts: Ship Safely This Holiday

Learn how to gift sourdough starter kits safely this vacation season. Bubba Goodcrumb shares shipping tips, care guides, and gift ideas for bread lovers.

Sep 30, 2026Read Article
The Complete Sourdough Baking Process Guide
Sourdough Guides14 min readSep 28, 2026

The Complete Sourdough Baking Process Guide

Master sourdough baking from starter to finished loaf. Bubba Goodcrumb's complete guide covers feeding, fermentation, shaping, and proofing for home bakers.

The Complete Sourdough Scoring Guide
Sourdough Guides14 min readSep 26, 2026

The Complete Sourdough Scoring Guide

Master sourdough scoring techniques with Bubba Goodcrumb's sourdough scoring guide. Learn proper cuts, tools, and methods to achieve dramatic oven spring and beautiful loaves.

Sourdough Shaping: Score and Bake Perfect Artisan Loaves
Sourdough Guides14 min readSep 24, 2026

Sourdough Shaping: Score and Bake Perfect Artisan Loaves

Master sourdough shaping and scoring techniques to achieve perfect oven spring and bakery-quality loaves. Bubba Goodcrumb shares essential tools and methods.

The Complete Sourdough Shaping Guide
Sourdough Guides13 min readSep 22, 2026

The Complete Sourdough Shaping Guide

Master sourdough preshaping and shaping techniques with Bubba Goodcrumb's complete guide. Learn dividing, bench rest, and final shaping for perfect loaves.

Mastering Sourdough Flavor: Essential Techniques
Sourdough Guides10 min readSep 20, 2026

Mastering Sourdough Flavor: Essential Techniques

Master sourdough flavor with fermentation timing, temperature control, and starter maintenance. Bubba Goodcrumb guides bakers through proven techniques.

Levain vs Starter: Which Sourdough Method Wins
Sourdough Guides13 min readSep 18, 2026

Levain vs Starter: Which Sourdough Method Wins

Learn the key differences between levain and direct starter methods for sourdough. Bubba Goodcrumb explains timing, flavor control, and which technique works.

Sourdough Starter vs Yeast: Which Rises Best
Sourdough Guides13 min readSep 16, 2026

Sourdough Starter vs Yeast: Which Rises Best

Compare sourdough starter and commercial yeast. Bubba Goodcrumb explains the science, flavor, and rise differences to help home bakers choose the best option.

How to Convert Yeast to Sourdough
Sourdough Guides7 min readSep 14, 2026

How to Convert Yeast to Sourdough

Replace commercial yeast with sourdough starter using Bubba Goodcrumb's simple conversion formula. Adjust hydration, extend rise times, and bake with wild.

Revive Sourdough Starter: How to Revive a Dormant Sourdough Starter
Sourdough Guides13 min readSep 12, 2026

Revive Sourdough Starter: How to Revive a Dormant Sourdough Starter

Learn how to revive sourdough starter with consistent feeding. Bubba Goodcrumb explains how to bring a dormant culture back to life at home.

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