200 cards
This deck walks you through the essentials of artisan sourdough baking, starting with the basics of what sourdough actually is and how a starter works. You'll explore the science behind the craft, including the yeasts and bacteria that drive fermentation, what a SCOBY is, and how sourdough differs from bread made with commercial yeast. The cards also cover key stages and techniques in the baking process, from autolyse and fermentolyse to bulk fermentation, proofing, and hydration.
It's a great fit if you're new to sourdough and want to build a solid foundation of terminology before you start baking, or if you've been baking for a while and want to better understand the "why" behind the steps you follow. Bakers, food science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about traditional fermentation will find something useful here.
Because the deck is packed with vocabulary and definitions, regular review will help the terms stick. Try spacing your study sessions over several days rather than cramming, and whenever you can, connect a card to a real step in your own baking process, like feeding your starter or shaping a loaf. That way, each flashcard reinforces both the word and the hands-on skill behind it.