If your bread's coming out dense, my first suspects are always yeast or dough proofing! Not all yeasts are created equal. Try proofing your yeast first: in a cup of warm (not hot) water with a bit of sugar, see if it bubbles up after 5-10 mins. If it doesn’t, …

Don't feel bad, sourdough can be as temperamental as a cat on a hot tin roof. Was your kitchen cold? That can really slow down the rise, man. You want a cozy spot for that baby to puff up right. Also, I swear by a Dutch oven for baking, helps …

You've officially been initiated into the Brewmuda Triangle, where good intentions disappear into sticky messes lol. Welcome to the club. But hey, now you've got a fun story and a solid reason to scrub your closet clean!