Do the resting parts in your oven with the oven light turned on. That should provide a good warm space without having to heat a whole room.
I find cutting the top with scissors (like in the second video) easier than using a razor
If your dough doesn’t look like it’s getting big enough, let it rest/proof for longer; you’re probably more likely to accidentally under-proof your dough than over-proof while learning
You can use any oven-safe pot + pan that fit together if you don’t have a dutch oven type of thing (check their rated temps though)
You can use a tea towel/dish towel (just something not fluffy/fuzzy) in a bowl if you don’t have bannetons
Your bread probably looks better photographed than irl (“the camera adds 10 pounds”, but to your bread)
I’m listening. Have any recipe suggestions?
I’ve had good results with https://www.joshuaweissman.com/post/sourdough-bread (definitely watch the video).
If you have a stand mixer then follow this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEAHA6OHxPs
My personal tips:
Thanks! I’ll read through this and watch the videos tonight