Read the context
Guides explain published baking information and ingredient relationships. Arithmetic describes quantities under stated assumptions, not the fermentation time or outcome of a particular dough. Follow a complete method appropriate to your ingredients and equipment.
Food and equipment
Do not taste raw flour, starter, dough or batter. A photograph, smell or bubble pattern alone cannot establish food safety. Observe equipment and parchment temperature limits and keep water away from hot oil, glass and ceramic surfaces where thermal shock or splashing could occur.
Allergens and health
Ordinary wheat and rye sourdough contain gluten. Fermentation does not make them suitable for a gluten-free diet or celiac disease. Check ingredient labels and cross-contact, and seek qualified clinical or dietetic advice about a medical condition. The site does not promise a universal digestive, blood-sugar or weight-loss benefit.
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