The Dough Lab - Bread Baking

The Dough Lab is your personal bread baking companion, designed to guide you through every fold, proof, and bake with confidence.

GUIDED BAKING EXPERIENCE

Follow step-by-step instructions for sourdough, pizza dough, and artisan breads. Each recipe breaks down the process into clear, manageable steps with built-in timers that work even when your phone is locked.

SMART TIMERS THAT WORK FOR YOU
• Background timers keep counting while you use other apps
• Get notified the moment your bulk fermentation or proof is done
• Add time on the fly if your dough needs longer
• "Ready at" times for long ferments so you can plan your day

STRETCH & FOLD TRACKER

Never lose count during bulk fermentation. Track your folds, get reminders at 30-minute intervals, and know exactly when your dough is ready.

HANDS-FREE BAKING MODE

Your hands are covered in dough, we get it. Active Bake Mode features giant text and oversized buttons designed for messy hands. Navigate between steps with elbow taps on the sides of the screen, or use Siri:

• "Hey Siri, next step in Dough Lab"
• "Hey Siri, start timer in Dough Lab"
• "Hey Siri, what step am I on"

Tap to hear any step read aloud so you can keep your eyes on the dough.

CAPTURE YOUR JOURNEY
• Take photos at each step to document your progress
• Log every bake with ratings and notes
• See your beautiful crumb shots in a visual timeline
• Learn from each bake and improve over time

PROGRESS INSIGHTS

Watch your skills grow with stats on total bakes, favorite recipes, and your improvement over time. Celebrate milestones as you level up from beginner to artisan.

BUILT FOR BAKERS
• Scale recipes up or down with a tap
• Quick notes during bakes to remember what worked
• Voice readout for hands-free instructions
• Works offline - no internet required
• Syncs across all your devices with iCloud
• Dough temperature calculator
• Share recipes with friends

Whether you're pulling your first sourdough from the oven or perfecting your crumb, The Dough Lab helps you bake with intention and joy.

Happy baking!