The Dough Formula Guides
Troubleshooting
Diagnose what went wrong with your last bake and fix it on the next one.
troubleshooting 7 min read
Reading An Overproofed Dough Before It's Too Late
Once a dough is overproofed, options narrow fast. Here are the warning signs to catch it early, and how to save it if you catch it at the edge.
Apr 6, 2026
troubleshooting 6 min read
Flat Loaves: Diagnosing The Five Most Common Causes
Five reasons loaves come out of the oven wide and low, with a diagnostic question for each so you can tell which one is yours.
Apr 2, 2026
troubleshooting 7 min read
Why Your Crumb Is Gummy (And How To Fix It)
Gummy crumb almost always traces back to one of four causes. Here is how to diagnose yours and the specific fix for each.
Mar 30, 2026