Refreshing a Hardened Sourdough Loaf
If your sourdough loaf has gone firm, don’t worry — it’s easy to bring it back to life. Lightly mist or sprinkle the crust with water, then place the loaf directly on the oven rack at 350°F for 8–12 minutes. The steam rehydrates the crumb while the heat crisps the crust back up, giving you that “just baked” texture again. For extra‑hard loaves, wrap the bread in foil for the first few minutes, then unwrap to finish crisping. Sourdough is wonderfully resilient, and a quick warm‑up is usually all it needs.