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sourdough fougasse

Sourdough Fougasse

Sourdough Fougasse is a French classic that captivates with its crispy exterior, yielding to a fluffy, tender crumb within. Topped generously with fragrant fresh herbs and a sprinkle of flaky salt, each slice is a tantalizing journey for the senses. With its intricate leaf-like shape, this bread not only delights the palate but also enchants […]

sourdough Sicilian pizza

Sourdough Sicilian Pizza

Crafting your very own Sicilian sourdough pizza at home is not only a rewarding culinary adventure, but surprisingly simple too! With just a few basic ingredients and a bit of patience, you can recreate the spongy texture and crispy crust that define this beloved dish. The magic lies in the slow fermentation of the sourdough […]

sourdough biscuits

Sourdough Biscuits (so buttery & soft!)

These lusciously tender sourdough biscuits are best made with a cold sourdough discard. If you have some extra sitting in your fridge, give these a try! Confession time: I’ve never been a fan of biscuits. To me, they often seem dry unless smothered in jam or butter. However, my husband enjoys a quality biscuit, so […]

Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Bread

Lemon Blueberry Sourdough Bread (easy discard recipe)

The first hints of spring always make me crave something bright and comforting at the same time, and this lemon blueberry sourdough bread is exactly that. It’s soft, tender, and lightly sweet with bursts of juicy blueberries and fresh lemon woven through every bite. I love how the sourdough discard adds depth without making it […]

sourdough jammie dodgers

Homemade Sourdough Jammie Dodgers

Homemade sourdough Jammie Dodgers feel like pure holiday magic to me. Buttery, tender cookies with that little cut-out window, baked until just golden and filled with sweet jam, they’re the kind of treat that makes everyone stop and say, “Wait… what are those?” The sourdough adds the loveliest depth of flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, […]

sourdough bread with a sweet levain

Sourdough Bread (with a sweet levain)

Artisan sourdough bread crafted with a unique sweet levain is an interesting twist on your classic sourdough loaf. The sweet levain is made with an active sourdough starter, flour, water, and sugar. It doesn’t necessarily make the sourdough bread sweet but gives it a mild flavor while allowing for a long fermentation. The end result […]

sourdough gingerbread cake

Sourdough Gingerbread Cake

Sourdough gingerbread cake is the perfect blend of cozy holiday flavors. Warm ginger, cinnamon, and molasses create that nostalgic festive aroma, while the addition of sourdough starter makes the crumb incredibly tender and moist. I love serving it with a swirl of homemade whipped cream, but feel free to dress it up however you like, […]

sourdough cinnamon swirl wreaths

Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread Wreaths

There’s something magical about the way cinnamon and sourdough come together—especially when the result looks like it belongs on a holiday table. These Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread Wreaths take everything you love about classic cinnamon swirl bread and turn it into the most charming, golden, bakery-style wreaths. They’re soft, tender, lightly sweet, and swirled with […]