My Daily Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread – Quick and Easy Recipe [Try it!]

For ways to make use of your sourdough discard, try a quick sourdough discard sandwich bread recipe. With no lengthy fermentation process, this delectable sandwich bread will be ready to devour in no time. Try this quick and easy recipe! Using Commercial Yeast with Sourdough Discard The inclusion of commercial yeast in this recipe will…

Delicious Homemade Sourdough Baked Donuts

Looking for some interesting, and delicious sourdough recipes to try? Then try these easy baked sourdough donuts for dessert time! What is a Sourdough Discard? Sourdough discard, refers to an unfed portion of sourdough starter that is normally discarded before feeding. A sourdough starter must be active and bubbly, before it can be included in…

Sourdough Discard for Your Sourdough Flatbread [Try it!]

Wondering what to do with all that built up discard? Don’t throw it out! How about a nice sourdough flatbread for dinner! You’ll need your sourdough discard for this one! Follow the sourdough flatbread recipe below, and take a bite! What is a Sourdough Discard? A discard is a small portion of sourdough starter, that…

Sourdough Pretzel recipe – Easy and Fun Ways of Making Pretzel at Home

These pillow-soft sourdough pretzels are super simple to make, and only require a few steps till you achieve a delicious result. Though you’ll need to ensure that your pretzel dough has proofed enough before you proceed with the bake! Get your sourdough starter ready, because you’re in for a treat! Can You Use a Sourdough…

Sourdough Naan Flatbread Recipe

This sourdough naan flatbread recipe is not only incredibly delicious, but super simple, and versatile. Pair this buttery naan with your favorite dishes, for the ultimate sourdough naan experience. What is Sourdough Naan Bread? Naan bread is a type of flatbread that originates from South Asia. Its main ingredients consist of yeast or baking soda,…

Delicious and Easy to Prepare Chocolate Sourdough Bread

To amplify your sourdough baking, and make a move from traditional sourdough bread recipes, why not try a chocolate sourdough baked bread? It’s fun, delicious, and quite easy to prepare. Slather your chocolate-sliced loaf with any toppings and flavorings you desire. Stay tuned for the full recipe! What Does Sourdough Chocolate Bread Taste Like? This…

Rye Bread vs Sourdough: Which One is the Healthier Option?

When baking sourdough bread, we prefer to use flour that we are familiar with, such as white bread flour, and whole wheat flour. Since sourdough bread produces naturally occurring yeasts and healthy bacteria, it’s automatically considered as a healthier bread. But what about rye bread? If you’re wondering whether rye bread can be included in…

Baked Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Craving a batch of delicious muffins? Have a go at these scrumptious sourdough pumpkin muffins, and you won’t be disappointed. With a tender, moist texture, with a hint of sourdough flavor, you’ll find yourself reaching for these fresh pumpkin muffins for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Why Add Sourdough Starter to Pumpkin Muffins? One of the…

The Best Sourdough Scones Recipe [Using Sourdough Discard]

A great way to make use of your discarded sourdough starter is to make a bunch of sourdough discard recipes that are simple, healthy, and incredibly flavorful. These sourdough scone recipes produce crisp, crumbly scones, with a variety of flavors to suit your taste. Enjoy these for breakfast, lunch or snack time! What is Sourdough…

5+ Sourdough Breakfast Recipe – Your Healthy Options

Craving something heavy and sugary for breakfast? The thought of stacked and loaded fluffy pancakes is enough to have anyone drooling. But once the reality of inflating calories creeps into the equation, many of us settle for some plain toast and coffee. But what if you were to add a sourdough starter discard to these…

10+ Sourdough Desserts: Dessert Ideas Worth Trying Any Day of the Week!

If you have an active sourdough starter that has served you well, in baking a bunch of delicious sourdough loaves, then why not temporarily retire the bread baking and transition to baked sourdough desserts? They’re fun, flavorful, and incredibly addicting. Try these sourdough desserts, and enjoy them in abundance any day of the week! How…

Homemade Sourdough Baguette [Try it!]

If you’re a fan of French baguettes, then you’re going to adore these flavorful sourdough baguettes. Making sourdough baguettes requires lots of patience and an active sourdough starter. Contrary to a traditional baguette that uses commercial yeast as a levain, your starter is quite literally the star of the show! So what are you waiting…

Sourdough Bagel Recipe: Simple Steps to a Healthier Bread

Sourdough bagels have a slightly irregular crumb with a wonderful crumbly texture that is simply to die for. Once you taste a sourdough bagel you’ll never turn back! And if you can’t wait to get your hands on this recipe, then head on down for some simple steps to a healthier bread! What are Sourdough…

Easy to Follow Sourdough Discard Waffles Recipe

Craving some waffles? Why not add a sourdough discard to the mix. Not only does a sourdough starter discard provide incredibly gorgeous flavors, but the extraordinary texture of your waffles will have you coming back for more till your stomach begs you to stop! Check out this simple sourdough discard waffles recipe. How to Make…

Sourdough Banana Muffins – Quick and Easy to Prepare

You’ve heard of banana muffins, but have you tried sourdough banana muffins? While they may taste quite similar to ordinary muffins, there is a slight tanginess to these little baked delights that doesn’t go unnoticed. And if you adore sourdough bread as much as I do, you’ll find yourself stretching your hands out for more…

Tasty Sourdough Brioche Bread

This plush, moist, and tasty brioche bread made with an active sourdough starter is exactly the kind of sourdough recipe you were looking for. Perfect for breakfast, coupled with melted butter and your favorite warm beverage. Each enticing bite making you feel all warm and gooey inside. And here’s how to make it! What is…

Sourdough Float Test – What to Expect?

A sourdough starter acts as a raising agent, to provide your loaves with a wonderful rise. But for this to happen, your sourdough starter must be active, and ready for action. If you’re unsure about the status of your mature sourdough starter, and want to know whether it is ready to use for your sourdough…

Simple Sourdough Focaccia Bread Recipe

If you’re looking for a bread that looks like a pizza, but tastes like heaven, then why not make sourdough focaccia bread. This bake will ensure that you create a tangy focaccia, loaded with your choice of toppings, and served as a sandwich, or snack. Read on for a simple sourdough focaccia bread recipe that’ll…

How to Make Fluffy Sourdough Hamburger Buns [Step by Step Guide]

These quick and easy fluffy sourdough hamburger buns are perfect for barbecues. Have these sourdough buns prepared and ready to eat in a couple hours, waiting to be loaded with delicious grilled meats, and veggies. Here’s a step by step guide to help you. What’s so Great About Sourdough Burger Buns? These sourdough buns are…

How to Make Sourdough Hot Dog Buns Recipe – Delicious and Super Easy

These delicious homemade sourdough hot dog buns are super easy to make, filled with flavorful grilled meats that’ll have you devouring one after another. These sourdough hot dog rolls are quite sturdy, allowing you to slide in your meats, whether its succulent meatballs, sausages and more. And here’s how to make this hot dog buns…

How to Store Sourdough Bread: Effective Ways of Extending Shelf Life

Sourdough bread is an incredible product of flavor and texture, but what’s the best ways to store it? The way you store your sourdough loaf will ensure its freshness, whether it is store-bought or homemade sourdough bread. Here are some effective ways of storing this fantastic bread. What Makes Sourdough Bread Different? Sourdough bread has…

Baking the Best Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls: Simple Steps

Sweet, sticky cinnamon rolls are incredibly delicious as they are. But what if you used some sourdough discard to bake a batch of scrumptious, flavorful sourdough cinnamon rolls, complete with unique flavors that are simply to die for? A great dessert to serve at a party. And the best part is, you can eat these…

Sourdough Oatmeal Bread: Delicious and Healthy Bread Recipe

Oatmeal sourdough bread is an incredibly delicious and fun twist on normal tangy sourdough loaves. A healthy chunk of textured sourdough bread, perfect to enjoy for breakfast with a glob of butter, and a cup of coffee. A great way to combine healthy oats, with a healthy bread, here’s how to make this oatmeal sourdough…

Homemade Sourdough Breadcrumbs (From Leftovers)

If you’re wondering what to do with your leftover sourdough bread, why not turn them into crumbly breadcrumbs! They’re super easy to make and incredibly versatile. Sprinkle them over your salad, or stews for a fantastic, textured and flavorful addition to your meal. Here’s how to make homemade sourdough breadcrumbs. What is the Best Bread…

Easy Multigrain Sourdough Bread Recipe

This homemade seeded multigrain sourdough bread is super simple and versatile. You can add your favorite seeds and grains, to make a multigrain bread recipe that you’ll certainly adore. With gorgeous textures, and unique flavors that make this easy multigrain bread incredibly wonderful. Why not give it a try? What is a Multigrain Bread? Multigrain…

How to Make Sourdough Discard English Muffins – Simple Steps!

These simple sourdough English muffins are the perfect party treat for you and your family to enjoy. They’re made using wonderful sourdough discard to create scrumptious, plush muffins. Stick around for the sourdough English muffins recipe revealed in a several simple steps! What You Need for Sourdough English Muffins These easy sourdough English muffins contains…

How to Make Soft Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls – Your Easy Guide

These superb pull apart dinner rolls are simply to die for. Super soft, fluffy rolls, coupled with the perfect hint of irresistible sweetness to have you coming back for more. And they’re super easy to make! Is Sourdough Bread Sour? If you’ve ever wondered whether sourdough tastes sour, then yes it does provide a slight…

Homemade Sourdough Pasta Recipe: Delicious and Easy to Make

You’ve used the sourdough starter to create fun recipes such as cinnamon rolls, pancakes, waffles and muffins. So here’s a fun and new way to use your discard. This homemade sourdough pasta recipe is so good that you’ll find yourself saving lots of sourdough discard for future recipes. It’s super delicious and easy to make,…

The Best Sourdough Discard Bagels Recipe Ever!

These delicious sourdough discard bagels are both fluffy and brimming with unique flavor. A great ways to make use of your sourdough discard. Stay put for the recipe! What are Sourdough Discard Bagels? Discard bagels are bagels that are made using an unfed and inactive sourdough starter. It’s a tiny portion of sourdough starter that…

Want to Substitute Sourdough Starter for Yeast? Here’s How!

When completely altering your bread choices and choosing sourdough bread, this would mean that you would have to stick to natural sourdough starter, and completely eliminate commercial yeast. But have you ever wondered whether you can sneak a few spoonful’s of yeast into your starter? The answer to substituting sourdough starter for yeast is, yes…

Delicious Sourdough Discard Pancakes – Give it a Try!

A great way to make use of your sourdough discard is through making a batch of these delicious homemade sourdough pancakes. All you need is an active sourdough starter for these savory, sweet, scrumptious pancakes. Why not give this sourdough pancake recipe a try! What is Sourdough Discard? Essentially, sourdough discard refers to a portion…

How to Make Sourdough Discard Pizza Dough – Easy to Follow Guide

A delicious sourdough pizza is enough to elevate your mid-weeknight dinners. Sourdough discard is great to work with. You can make anything you like from cakes, to pancakes, and even pizzas! So if you’re wondering how to make that impeccable, unique flavored sourdough pizza, simply follow this easy guide! What is Sourdough Discard? Much like…

The Best Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe

Once you try your hand at these delicious and simple sourdough crackers recipe, you’ll never throw out your sourdough discard starter again. Perfect for throwing on to a cheese platter, with a distinct tangy flavor that can never go unappreciated. What are Sourdough Discard Crackers? Sourdough discard crackers are made using the excess of your…

Sourdough Baguette Recipe: Easy Step By Step Guide

If you love baguettes you’ll adore the sourdough baguette. Beautiful pointed bread. With the most mesmerizing crunch you’ve ever heard, the crispy crust is simply to die for. If you’re wondering how to make this incredible sourdough baguette, then stay for an easy step by step guide. What is a Baguette? The word baguette refers…

Sourdough Bread for Beginners: Full Guide

Some may find sourdough bread recipes daunting. But as long as you’re following a method, the process is fairly simple, and quite rewarding to say the least. Stick around for a full guide on baking sourdough bread for beginners! What is Sourdough Bread? Essentially, sourdough bread is a type of bread that has been slow…

Best Oven Temperature to Bake Sourdough Bread: Tips and Tricks

Prepping your sourdough starter so that its ready for your sourdough bread recipe can be a bit of a challenge in itself. You have to take care of your starter and feed it at regular intervals to ensure that it is healthy before it’s ready to bake with. This requires some patience. Understanding the best…

Sourdough Probiotics: What You Need to Know!

Sourdough bread is unique, delicious, and loaded with health benefits for our bodies. And since it’s growing in popularity, many people are trying their best to make a healthier choice and incorporate this flavorful bread in their daily diets. Sourdough starter contains lots of probiotics that can be essential for digestion, promoting a good gut…

Can You Bake Sourdough in a Loaf Pan (Yes! Here’s How)

Before your sourdough is ready for baking, it needs to be shaped. The best way to do this without any fuss, is through the use of a loaf pan. If you’ve been wondering whether using a loaf pan to bake sourdough bread is appropriate then I’m here to tell you that it is! We’ll discuss…

White Bread vs Sourdough – Which one is Healthier?

Many assume that eating sourdough bread is much healthier than eating white bread, and for good reason. Sourdough bread is incredibly nutritious, loaded with good bacteria that aid in good digestion, which is why so many people favour it over regular bread. Not to mention it has many health benefits. So when it’s white bread…

How to Score Sourdough Bread – Best Tips for Scoring Sourdough in 2022

Scoring sourdough bread might be one of the toughest challenges new bakers may have to face. There’s no right or wrong way to go about it. In fact many have developed their own scoring techniques to make it unique and easier for themselves. The important thing is that your sourdough isn’t affected by the scoring…

What’s the Best Flour for Sourdough? Types of Flour (Beginner’s Guide)

Sourdough bread is a delightfully flavorful and nutritious loaf of bread. Though, to bake sourdough bread, you would require a great deal of patience, to make it from start to finish, and ensuring that your recipe was followed accurately in order to achieve that incredible sourdough bread rise! If you’re wondering what type of flour…

Simple Ways of Baking Sourdough Without a Dutch Oven

Many of us who enjoy baking bread have been convinced that the only way for us to achieve that perfect crispy crust is through the use of a Dutch oven. While Dutch ovens are certainly fantastic, they aren’t the sole magical element that produces good oven spring. In fact, as long as you’re retaining enough…

How to Store Sourdough Starter: Tips for Keeping for a Long Time

When you need a little break from baking, you’ll need to remember that you’re in possession of an active starter,. And in order to temporarily place these live bacteria on snooze, your sourdough starter will have to acquire the best storage method to remain alive. Long term storage in a plastic container at room temperature…

Best Bread Knife for Sourdough in 2022: Top Picks

On the lookout for the best sourdough bread knife? Well, I’m here for you. Take a look at the varieties of serrated knives perfect for cutting into that crusty bread. We’ll lay out some options, and you can pluck the best knife that suits you, out of the top picks presented in this article. What…

Sourdough Hydration Process – Everything You Need to Know and More

Welcome to the world of sourdough. It’s one of the oldest bread-making techniques in existence, but this doesn’t mean it’s outdated. In fact, sourdough is making an incredible comeback! Whether you’re looking for healthier bread or just want to experiment with an ancient recipe, understanding hydration levels and how they affect your bread will help…

Best Dutch Oven for Sourdough Bread: The Right One for You (Reviews 2022)

On the hunt for the best Dutch oven for the occasional sourdough bread baking, then you’ve come to the right place! Baking sourdough bread requires almost the same amount of equipment and precision as regular bread baking, from the comfort of your own kitchen, In this article we will list a variety of good quality…

How Soon After Feeding Sourdough Starter Can I Use it (Simple Guide)

There are a variety of ways to feed, maintain and use your sourdough starter. An active starter is known to produce the perfect rise when baking sourdough bread. Once the sourdough starter rises, that’s when we should question when it is the right time to use our starter in your bread recipe. As you know,…

Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? Reasons Why It’s Good for You

Sourdough bread is a healthy option of bread brimming with nutrients. The bacteria present in the making of sourdough bread is what makes it so good for you. It’s also easier on your digestive system, which means less bloating and gas. Just grab that slice of sourdough bread and enjoy its delicious taste while getting…

Sourdough Bread Baking Temperature Celsius – Your Optimal Temp Guide

The final steps in making sourdough bread, is of course the baking. Achieving that brilliantly crisp crust, with a moist and tender interior is what many bakers would classify job well done. Baking bread can be a little intimidating for some, especially with the precision that comes with making sourdough bread. With the starter that…

Reasons Why Sourdough Starter Smells + Ways to Fix It

Most may find that when planning to bake sourdough bread, preparing the starter can be a little daunting. Simply put, the starter is a liver fermented culture consisting of flour and water. Once it becomes bubbly, that is a clear indication that it is active, and ready to use to make your sourdough bread. If…

Steps to Reheat Frozen Sourdough Bread for that Fresh From the Oven Goodness (Try It!)

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It’s no secret that sourdough bread is deemed simply irresistible, by most bread lovers. Many of us get a tad carried away, with our multiple loaves of sourdough bread, that can’t possibly be eaten in one day! Freezing sourdough bread is a common way to preserve the freshness of the loaf, as well as its…

Easy Steps to Rescue Overproofed Sourdough (Tried and Tested)

New bakers being faced with a supposed calamity of an over-proofed sourdough should cease panicking. Try to work out how to rescue your sourdough, or how to avoid this circumstance from repeating itself in the future. Some people prefer to discard their over-proofed sourdough, believing that it is unfit for consumption. However, this is not…

How Long Does Sourdough Bread Last: Ways to Extend Shelf Life

Sourdough bread is a magical loaf, that tastes impeccable. Whether you’ve baked this delicious bread yourself, or bought it from a bakery, there’s always this unspoken eagerness to finish the bread before it becomes dry or stale. Typically, a loaf of bread is good to eat for around 5 days, and always tastes better on…

Levain vs Starter: What’s the Difference?

When baking sourdough bread, you will find that the recipe calls for a starter, as you would expect. However some recipes may refer to the starter as a levain – a foreign phrase for some. If you’re wondering whether there is a difference between a starter and levain, then you’re not alone. The words are…

How Long Does Sourdough Starter Last? (The Secret is in the Fridge)

Maintaining a sourdough starter through times where you don’t plan to bake, can be quite unnecessary and a waste of flour. Learning how to store sourdough starter properly can further assist your future plans of sourdough baking in no time, without having to commit to baking every single day. There are a few ways to…

Sourdough Starter Container: Finding the Perfect Jar

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On the hunt for that perfect jar to store your sourdough starter? Generally, the right container will provide your sourdough starter with enough room to expand, develop and eventually become established, allowing you to bake the perfect sourdough bread. So let’s take a look at the types of jars, that you can deem perfect for…

Liquid on Top of Sourdough Starter – Should I Restart My Starter

During the process of feeding your sourdough starter, you may have noticed a little liquid collecting along with your starter. This is called hooch, and this normally occurs once your starter has consumed all of its available food. It may seem like the flour and water have dispersed. However this liquid is actually quite normal.…

Sourdough vs Whole Wheat: Main Differences

It is likely that you have heard of or even eaten both sourdough and whole wheat bread. In fact, these two types of bread are among the most popular out there. What you may not know is that they actually differ quite a bit in terms of taste, nutrition and much more. To help you…

Is Sourdough Bread Low Carb? Here Are The Facts

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When planning to follow a low carb diet, eliminating bread entirely might be one of the toughest challenges you could face. Sourdough bread is the latest trend because it’s known to have a long fermentation process and many health benefits. But what makes this bread different from other bread? And, more importantly, is it low…

Is Sourdough Bread Gluten-Free? – Eating Sourdough on a Gluten-Free Diet

For many bread lovers out there, having to switch to a gluten-free diet would eventually mean that they’d have to part ways with their favorite type of food – bread. Though there are a decent variety of gluten-free breads available, due to their taste and texture differences, it doesn’t come close to replacing wheat bread.…

Does Sourdough Bread Have Dairy?

Bread is so versatile, you’ll find yourself having just about anything with it. Whether it’s used as a dipping tool for your delicious soup, or paired with a pretty bowl of salad, what’s not to like? But some ingredients used to make bread aren’t considered suitable for vegans, or those who suffer from lactose intolerance,…

Is Sourdough Whole Grain or Not?

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You may have heard many praise the magnificence of whole wheat bread, with many opting for it because it is considered a “healthier” option. But with the rising popularity of sourdough bread, many may be wondering whether sourdough bread is considered a whole grain. Depending on the type of diet you’re following, you may find…

Is Sourdough Bread Good for Weight Loss?

Most of us hold the soft, pillowy texture of bread close to our hearts, despite the fact that it is very high in carbs. And also normally completely avoided on most weight loss diets. But what about sourdough bread? Is it good for weight loss? What is Sourdough Bread? Sourdough bread is a type of…

How to Get Large Holes in Sourdough Bread – Perfect Sourdough Tips

Achieving large holes in your sourdough bread is the goal of many sourdough bakers. Dense textured sourdough is a common problem amongst new bakers, but learning some new tricks will help avoid these problems from arising once again. Especially if you’re wondering how to achieve large holes in your sourdough loaves. How to Achieve Big…

How to Make the Best Sourdough Starter Consistency for Perfect Bread Each Time

Leaving your starter to fend for itself during the first few days might not always be the smartest of ideas. We get it, a sourdough starter needs its alone time, but that does not eliminate its need to be checked on every now and then. A common problem many bakers find themselves facing is an…

Why is My Sourdough Bread Gummy? – Solving Chewy Sourdough Problems

We’ve all had our fair share of failure. And for bakers there is no limitations to annoyance and frustration. You’ve tried your best to knead your dough, molding it to your defined perfection. The irritation that occurs once you slice your bread finding that its produced gummy crumbs. With every problem, there’s a fine solution,…

What To Eat With Sourdough Bread? – Best Sourdough Pairings!

If you’re on the hunt for some delicious and tasty ideas for this warm, mouth-watering sour dough bread, then you’ve come to the right place. From sliced avocados, to decadent French onion soup, let’s explore the seemingly countless options on what you can eat with sourdough bread. What is Sourdough Bread? Sourdough is a naturally…

Is Sourdough Bread Vegan? – How to Identify Vegan Sourdough

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Vegan breads can only be categorized as vegan once they’ve met the definitive requirements by containing pure, plant-based ingredients. Typically for bread, this would include ingredients like flour, yeast, water and salt. Of course there are other ingredients that can be added to the bread that can still be considered vegan. But if you’re wondering…

Sourdough Not Rising – What Went Wrong and How to Fix It

Need help fixing the minor mishaps in your sourdough? Then you’ve come to the right place! There are many complications a new baker may run into, and that is no reason to panic. Fortunately, there are great solutions to every problem! What is Sourdough? Essentially, sourdough is slow-fermented bread. It’s very unique because it does…

Why is My Sourdough Bread so Dense? 19 Tips for Perfect Sourdough

Creating the perfect sourdough bread in the first instance, isn’t always achievable. Trial and error are going to be your best friends, at least during the first few tries. While dense bread isn’t the most horrible thing in the world, it’s certainly not the light, airy and crispy loaf we’d have hoped for. If your…

What Does Sourdough Bread Taste Like? – Find Out Before You Try It Out!

Sourdough bread is a type of loaf that is famous for its distinct flavor. Additionally, it is also known for being a bread dough that is notoriously elaborate to make. This being because it requires a distinct sourdough starter. Now, with how much people discuss it, you may be curious to eat sourdough bread. Of…

How To Make Sourdough…More Sour!

The great thing about baking your own sourdough bread is that you hold the power in adjusting the tanginess of this crusty bread. You can learn how to make sourdough bread more sour depending on your personal preference. By following these tips, you’ll find yourself creating extra tangy sourdough bread in no time! What Makes…

The most yummy of all – sourdough chocolate babka

I just realized I’ve only been posting sweet breads lately (haven’t heard anyone complaining though, which is a good thing). It must be I’m compensating for something I’m missing in my life or just pure challenge and yumminess of the sweet dough. Whenever I can, I dream about soft, buttery dough and melting rich dark…

Beyond the Plate cookbook and Scrumptious sourdough hot cross buns

This is slightly long post, but hang on, there are just good and delicious things here! First, I have an announcement to make. I am beyond happy and grateful to announce that My Daily Sourdough Bread blog is featured in newly published book called Beyond the Plate – Top Food Blogs from around the World…

The softest sourdough doughnuts with strawberry and apple pie cream – upgraded version

Remember this sourdough doughnut recipe from exactly two years ago? This has been the most popular recipe on the blog, which kind of makes me think that

Homebaker’s guide to natural bread coloring

Winter is perfect time to slow our lives down, to set up some goals, to decrease all the hype , to take well deserved rest, and get grounded again for new adventures. But sometimes, the winter gets too greyish, monotonous, and blues-y. It’s when there might be no Sun for weeks and when all the…

Sourdough brioche chocolate hazelnut rolls

Hello world! It’s what you usually write when you publish your first post, right? Well, this is my first post this year, though it looks like I’ve got stuck somewhere in August 🙂 Time flies really fast. It flies even faster when you’re involved in too many things and you forget to breathe in between…

How to fit sourdough baking into your daily schedule?

“Oh, sourdough, I know it’s so healthy, but it takes two days to make it, right?” and “Sourdough bread baking just takes so much time and I should be at home all the time, I couldn’t do it!”, are the sentences I here most often when I say I bake sourdough bread. Well, the answer…

Step by step beginner’s guide to perfect sourdough bread

I’m not going to lie – my first sourdough bread was a brick. In was in 2011, when I started my sourdough bread baking journey. I got myself Chad Robertson’s book Tartine Bread and a dutch oven in a hope to get that perfect crunchy crust and tender soft crumb. First, it took me a…

[Video – part 2] Entering into peasant bakery

In my last post I shared the experience about the workshop with Nicolas Supiot From the seed to the peasant bakery. Today I would like to share a video about his unique way of sourdough bread baking. It’s meditative – with bare feet on the ground, hands in petrin and fire in his heart. Nicolas…

[Video] From the seed to the peasant bakery with Nicolas Supiot

When you think of the bread or when buying a bread, what comes to your mind first? Is it the smell, the look or the moment of enjoying its taste? Do you think of the baker who made it? Are you interested in the story behing the bread and how long did it take to…

Sourdough bialys and new adventures

Looking at my last post, it looks I’ve never returned from Sicily 🙂 Well, I didn’t in a way. The memories of beautiful Sicily and its gorgeous landscape and spending time and creating new projects with Clear Sicily team are still so alive. More of the Sicily is coming in the next months and I…

100% pane di semola rimacinata or back to Sicily

You know that feeling when you travel somewhere and it feels good, almost like home, and it feels like soul has anchored? I had this feeling when visiting Sicily a year and a half ago. I promised myself to come back. I didn’t know when and I haven’t been making any plans to come back,…

Life twists and sourdough cinnamon and chocolate twist bread

There were some sunny Christmas days spent in the mountains and there was a car crash couple of days later. I was overlooked and there was nothing I could do. I was in shock and I wasn’t in shock. I was angry. The moment of collision was long and it was short. I didn’t know…

Do you recognize the 3 early warning signs of underproofed bread?

I believe we all have been there at least once. You know: – tight and moist crumb, – (shiny) pale crust, – sour and undeveloped taste, – no oven spring, a.k.a underproofed sourdough bread a.k.a brick. What does underproofed mean? It means that the yeast hasn’t produced enough carbon dioxide and the gluten hasn’t been…

Gratitude sourdough bread + FREE gift tags download!

I later learnt that this fruit bread was well known bread in German spoken countries (Austria, Germany), where it is called kletzenbrot. Kletzen is a

Sourdough Krampus directly from heaven!

It’s the first day of December. Looking back to the childhood, December always ment expectations. Expectations of warmth, kindness, visits, feeling good, having fun, but most of all, the arrival of St. Nicholas. He brought presents – oranges, dry fruits, walnuts and sometimes also some toys. St. Nicholas day is celebrated in many European countries…