The most common complaint with sourdough foods is that the more choosy of our family members don't care for a sour flavor. Did you know that sourdough does not have to be sour? These six tips will help you ensure that your sourdough baked goods are pleasantly tangy, rather than overly sour -- or perhaps not sour at all! [by Wardee Harmon]
People often ask me, "do you have to keep a lot of starter on hand all the time?" The simple answer is NO, you don't. The only reason you'd need a large amount of starter is if you plan on making several loaves of bread at once, or you want to experiment with discard recipes (always fun!). Otherwise, all you really need is around 25g of starter - I have even managed with less than that. You can keep a small sourdough starter (between 25-50g of starter) on hand and "build" or "scale" your start
We’ll start with the basics. First, the sourdough starter.
Made from scratch, these gluten free sourdough cinnamon rolls are covered with warm, gooey icing
This crust blends sourdough tang with classic ingredients, resulting in a flaky and flavorful base suitable for sweet and savory pies. It offers a unique twist on traditional pie crusts and is made with flour, butter, and sourdough discard. The recipe makes two sourdough pie crusts suitable for the bottom pie crust and top (for something like apple pie). If you only need a bottom crust (or you're making a galette or crostata), halve all the ingredients.
When I teach sourdough bread baking at my workshops, the overwhelming majority of questions I get are about the sourdough starter. Not only about its …
My sourdough starter is several years old now and it has been loyal to me no matter what. From periods of enthusiastic feeding, to those …
Learn to make the softest sourdough naan flatbread! Naan really is best naturally leavened and homemade, fresh out of the cast iron skillet.
These nutritious baked sourdough granola bars are filled with the goodness of sourdough starter, nuts, seeds, honey and peanut butter. They make the perfect breakfast on the go or a snack at any time of the day!
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. | Levain vs Starter: What’s the Difference? | What is Levain? | #sourdoughstarter #sourdough #bread
After a long wait, yesterday was a glorious spring day of 29 C as the school holidays started. So too, yesterday saw the end of my wait t...
These sourdough tortillas are super tasty and easy to make. Best part: you finally have a delicious no-fail recipe to use your sourdough discard!
Learning how to stretch and fold sourdough bread dough is the key to sufficient dough strength to avoid sticky dough and easy shaping.
Some helpful tips on how to troubleshoot and adjust your sourdough recipe to suit baking at a high-altitude.
Moist and flavorful sourdough scones; a great way to get that lovely sourdough flavor in a buttery, vanilla flecked scone.
Learn how to easily convert any recipe to sourdough. Use this simple step-by-step guide to convert all of your favorite recipes into a gut-healthy, easy-to-digest sourdough option. After reading this post, you'll be ready to try some amazing sourdough recipe conversions. Here's one for a really delicious Sourdough Pumpkin Banana Muffins. Once you have figured
Learn how to fix common sourdough starter problems like sourdough starter mold, weird smells, strange colors and lack of bubbles.
Make the most of your starter with ten ways to use up sourdough starter. Get creative with our low-waste suggestions for baked goods and treats
Learn how to make and maintain a sourdough starter with 100% whole wheat flour (even freshly milled flour) to bake naturally leavened bread!
Stop throwing away your sourdough discard! It can be used to make so many delicious recipes, including these sourdough discard chicken strips. It only takes a few ingredients to make these delicious, crispy chicken strips that are great for lunch or dinner!
Soft, thick, bendable pita bread that's absolutely perfect for a gyro sandwich! This is not your pocket-style pita bread ... this pita bread is the thicker cousin to that, a fluffy soft flatbread that works well for SO many things.
There's nothing better than the smell, ambience, and of course taste of a bakery serving freshly baked bread, cakes, and pastries. Fortunately, Toronto ...
When is bulk fermentation done? How does temperature impact bulk fermentation? What is the impact of starter strength? What is a proofing box? Do I need one?
Is a liquid forming on top of your sourdough starter? What is it, what to do with it, and how to prevent it from happening.
Made with sourdough discard and rolled oats, these sourdough oatmeal pancakes are filled with both whole grains and long fermented grains. Sourdough oatmeal pancakes are easy to make, delicious and healthy.
