What is autolyse? This is the first step of sourdough bread making, it helps make the dough easier to work with. Step by step video tutorial showing how to autolyse sourdough bread. To autolyse sourdough, some people add salt and some not in the initial process. I add salt from the beginning and I have not noticed a difference in adding salt or not adding it. So since I do not notice a difference I like to add it so that I do not forget. Sourdough starter : https://meadowbrownbakery.com/how-to-m