Black Friday has evolved from a one‑day shopping frenzy into a season of deals. According to Amazon’s holiday announcement, the company’s Black Friday Week begins November 20 and runs through December 1, 2025 aboutamazon.com. Other retailers are starting early too, but Amazon’s extended promotion gives shoppers more time to save. While big‑ticket…
Sourdough Basics
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Why the Pancito y Más Sourdough Starter Kit is the Perfect Black Friday Gift for Aspiring Bakers
Black Friday isn’t just for televisions and laptops; it’s also the perfect time to invest in experiences and skills. According to ABC News, Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28, the day after Thanksgiving abcnews.go.com, and retailers like Amazon have already kicked off their promotions aboutamazon.com. When you combine the excitement of…
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Sourdough Baking for Beginners: From Confusion to Confidence
Have you ever wanted to bake real sourdough bread but felt totally lost on where to start? You’re not alone. Sourdough has a reputation for being mystifying and complex. Many first-timers aren’t even sure what sourdough starter really is. (Is it a special yeast? Something you buy?) In reality, a…
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Caring for Your Starter: Feeding & Troubleshooting
A sourdough starter is a living culture that thrives on routine. During the first week, feed it twice daily with equal weights of flour and water. When it reliably doubles in volume within 4–6 hours, it’s ready to bake. To store your starter: keep it at room temperature if you bake…
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Why Sourdough Is Good for You: The Science Behind the Trend
Sourdough isn’t just delicious – it’s good for your gut. During fermentation, wild yeasts and lactic‑acid bacteria break down carbohydrates and proteins in flour, producing prebiotics that feed beneficial gut microbes. This process lowers the bread’s glycaemic index compared with regular white bread, resulting in a gentler impact on blood…
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Baker’s Tip: Feed Your Starter Like a Pro
Quick tip for beginners: Accurate feeding is the foundation of sourdough success. Start with equal parts by weight of flour and water (for example, 50 g each) and feed at the same time every day. A digital scale from our kit makes this simple. Filtered water is best because chlorine can…