Eish shamsi, the beloved Egyptian sun bread, is a staple that often proves challenging to perfect at home. Dense, flat, or flavorless…
Author: Natasha Krajnc
Hi! My name is Natasha and I'm specialized in home sourdough bread baking and currently based in Slovakia - a very small country in Central Europe.
My bread baking story began in 2011 when I decided to give up commercial yeast. I felt tired all the time (especially after eating bread and other foods made with yeast), I wasn’t motivated to do anything, had trouble concentrating throughout the day, my abdomen was bloated and I was like a trumpet on steroids – basically, I was quite a wreck. I was a big bread lover (and still am) and having to stop eating bread was quite hard at that time but I felt I was on a right way to give my body a chance to heal itself.
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Sweet Sourdough Bread – The Easiest Recipe!
Achieving the perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness in sourdough bread can be challenging. In this article, we’ll reveal the secrets to…
How to Use Brotform for Sourdough: Tips for Artisinal Bread Success
Getting that dreamy, perfectly shaped sourdough loaf is all about starting with the right tools. But with so many things out there…
Is Sourdough Low FODMAP? The Low FODMAP Loophole
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Soft Sourdough Bread [Easy Recipe + Tips]
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How to Make Gluten Free Sourdough Starter: Easy Recipe + Pro Tips
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How to Make Liquid Sourdough Starter from Scratch
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How To Make Gluten Free Sourdough Bread: No Gluten, No Guilt!
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How To Make Amish Friendship Bread: Share the Love and the Loaf!
Baked goods can bring people together like nothing else. Amish Friendship Bread is a sweet, sticky sweetbread passed down for generations. More…
How To Make Pumpernickel Bread: A Slice of Europe in Your Home!
Biting into a slice of freshly baked pumpernickel bread is a singular delight. With its rich brown color, sweet malty aroma, and…
How To Make Maltese Bread: Your Guide to a Historic Loaf
Fluffy yet dense, crunchy yet simple, Maltese bread (aka Il-Ħobż tal-Malti) is a Mediterranean treat that takes patience but is worth the…
How To Make Borodinsky Bread: A Taste of Russian History
A beloved Eastern European staple, Borodinsky bread offers a rich, complex flavor unmatched by standard loaves. From its mildly sweet taste to…
The Ultimate Guide to No Knead Sourdough Bread: No Stressing, No Kneading!
All that kneading and babysitting dough makes artisan results feel out of reach. But stress and kneading are actually unnecessary! I’ll share…
How to Get Sourdough to Rise More: Top Tips for Every Stage of Baking
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Sourdough Rye Bread Recipe: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
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Types of Sourdough Proofing Baskets: Bannetons, Brotforms, and Other Proofing Tools
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Low FODMAP Sourdough Bread – Your Guide to Baking and Choosing Gut-Friendly Bread
For those who love sourdough but struggle with digesting bread, the concept of a gut-friendly artisan loaf seems too good to be…
5 Types Of Salt For Sourdough Bread: Which To Use?
For sourdough enthusiasts, salt selection impacts far beyond mere seasoning. The right salt transforms simple loaves into masterpieces. Yet many bakers grab…
Adding Olive Oil To Sourdough: Baking with a Fruity Twist
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6 Basic Sourdough Kneading Techniques
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Discover 5 Types Of Flour For Sourdough Bread
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Common Problems With Sourdough Starter + Easy Solutions
A bubbly, lively sourdough starter is the foundation for baking perfect artisan loaves. But starters can easily falter, turning sluggish or sour…
Common Problems With Sourdough Bread + Best Solutions
Biting into a fresh sourdough loaf only to find a dense interior or misshapen crust is a disappointment for any baker. Sourdough’s…
4 Types Of Sourdough Starter: The Full Guide
Sourdough’s tangy, complex flavor is loved by many, but achieving that perfect rise takes finesse. With so many options for creating a…