SourdoughCraft

SourdoughCraft is the most complete sourdough bread-making guide available on iOS — built from scratch as a comprehensive offline encyclopedia for bakers at every level, from first-time beginners to dedicated home bakers who want to understand every variable deeply. RECIPES FOR EVERY STYLE 83 fully developed sourdough recipes spanning every major style and skill level: classic open-crumb loaves, high-hydration batards, low-hydration sandwich breads, whole wheat and multigrain, enriched doughs (brioche, challah, stollen, panettone), sweet and savory applications, regional breads from around the world (German rye, Scandinavian seeded, Ethiopian injera, French miche), gluten-free sourdough loaves, and discard recipes (pancakes, waffles, crackers, banana bread, cookies). Every recipe includes difficulty rating, active and total time, hydration percentage, flour types, scaled ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and baking tips. INTERACTIVE BAKING TOOLS • Hydration Calculator — compute flour-to-water ratios for any recipe or experiment • Dough Temperature Calculator — calculate the exact water temperature needed to hit your target final dough temperature for consistent fermentation • Fermentation Timer — background-safe bulk fermentation and proof timer so you never lose track during a long bake • Starter Tracker — log every feeding, track rise patterns, and monitor your starter's health over time COMPLETE REFERENCE LIBRARIES • Flours — 19 flour types explained: protein content, behavior, regional origins, and when to use each • Yeasts & Starters — deep reference covering wild starters, levain builds, feeding schedules, preferments (poolish, biga), and troubleshooting starter health • Equipment — Dutch ovens, bannetons, lames, scales, proofing equipment, and every tool that matters • Troubleshooting — diagnose and fix dense crumb, gummy centers, flat loaves, over-proofing, under-proofing, and more • Glossary — 100 sourdough terms defined with examples and linked cross-references TECHNIQUES THAT BUILD REAL SKILL Step-by-step breakdowns of every core technique: autolyse, stretch and fold, lamination, shaping (batard, boule, tin loaf), scoring, Dutch oven baking, long cold retarding, and more. Each entry includes common mistakes and tips from experienced bakers. START HERE PATH FOR BEGINNERS A curated learning path walks complete beginners through starter creation, their first loaf, and progressive skill-building — so there's no overwhelm and no wasted flour. WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE No account required. No internet required. All 83 recipes, all reference content, all tools, all glossary terms — everything ships with the app and works anywhere. DESIGNED FOR BAKERS Warm artisanal aesthetic with a clean, readable layout built for kitchen use — large text, easy navigation, and a favorites system so your most-used recipes and reference entries are always one tap away. REMOVE ADS A single one-time purchase removes all ads permanently and supports ongoing app development.