What Am I Doing Wrong?

What Am I Doing Wrong?

A simple, no-jargon troubleshooting guide for sourdough and sandwich bread

If you’ve ever pulled a loaf out of the oven and felt disappointed — dense, gummy, flat, or sunken — this guide was written for you.

What Am I Doing Wrong? is a practical, encouraging eGuide that walks you through the most common bread problems and shows you exactly how to fix them — in plain, everyday language.

No confusing terms.
No complicated techniques.
No assumption that you already “know the basics.”

Just clear explanations, quick fixes, and reassurance that you can master bread.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why bread turns out dense, heavy, or brick-like

• What causes gummy or undercooked centers

• Why sourdough has no air pockets — and how to fix it

• Why sandwich bread sinks in the middle

• How temperature, time, and handling affect your loaf

• How to troubleshoot problems without changing recipes

• How to adjust for high-altitude baking

• How to stop guessing and start understanding your dough

This guide isn’t about perfection.
It’s about confidence.

Because once you understand why bread behaves the way it does, the frustration disappears — and baking becomes enjoyable again.