Zerno is a sourdough bread baking assistant. It helps you monitor the process, work with the dough, and improve the results from bake to bake.
Whether you're already baking sourdough bread or just starting out, the app simplifies the most difficult part—working with the dough and fermentation.
The app calculates and guides you through every step: autolysis, kneading, adding salt, folding, fermentation, and proofing. Timers indicate when to move on to the next step, and benchmarks help you understand the dough's condition, rather than simply following the clock.
You can choose pre-made dough formulas or customize the parameters: change the hydration, composition, and approach to the process. This allows you to experiment and find your perfect recipe.
Temperature greatly affects the result, so you can set the kitchen and refrigerator temperature or use default values. The app takes these parameters into account and recalculates the time for each step.
Each step is accompanied by a timer: no need to remember everything or set multiple alarms. The process becomes clear and manageable.
The app also features a "Sourdough" section: you can manage one or more sourdough starters, track their status and feeding intervals, set up custom schedules, and remember to feed them with timers.
After completing the process, you can save the results, add photos, take notes, and track your progress. Over time, this helps you better understand what influences the outcome.
The app is suitable for beginners who want to learn how to bake sourdough bread, those whose results are inconsistent, and those who want to systematically improve their baking.
Zerno helps you make fewer mistakes during the process, better understand the steps, and achieve more consistent results.