Basics, Health Benefits, Techniques, and History Sourdough bread, with its tangy flavor and rustic crust, has been cherished for centuries. Beyond its delicious taste, sourdough offers numerous health benefits and can easily be incorporated into your daily life. In this blog post, we will explore the basics of sourdough, its health advantages, the technique to…
Sourdough baking has captured the hearts of many home bakers, and at the core of this practice is the sourdough starter. I have written several posts about Sourdough: Maintaining Your Sourdough Starter Understand Sourdough Discard: How to Save and Use it The Rise of Sourdough Making Sourdough Starter: With Help From Little Hands This living…
The Irresistible Allure of Delectable French Brioche Bread Few breads embody elegance and indulgence like French brioche. With its tender crumb, buttery richness, and golden hue, brioche is a beloved classic that has graced tables for centuries. Whether enjoyed on its own, paired with jam, or used in decadent recipes, brioche elevates any meal with…
The Timeless Beauty of Challah Bread Challah bread is more than just a delicious loaf—it’s a symbol of tradition, community, and celebration. This braided, golden bread, rooted in Jewish heritage, has transcended cultural boundaries to become a beloved favorite around the world. Challah’s slightly sweet flavor, tender crumb, and stunning braided appearance make it a…
Keeping Your Sourdough Starter Healthy and Happy The art of Sourdough baking is a delightful journey that starts with a lively sourdough starter. Maintaining this starter is crucial for consistently successful baking and delicious bread. Proper care and feeding of your starter will ensure it remains active and healthy for years to come. This post…
Flour Water and Time Create a Versatile Delightful Ingredient Baking is a rewarding journey especially with sourdough and that begins with nurturing a lively sourdough starter. Check out an earlier post on how to create starter. During the maintenance of your starter, you will inevitably encounter sourdough discard. But what exactly is it, and how…
Fantastic Sourdough Simple Ingredients Flour and water This versatile/reliable ingredient can be used to make tasty treats like bread, cookies, cakes and immeasurably more delicious homemade recipes. The Hype of Sourdough By now I’m sure you have heard of this traditional food that is incredibly SIMPLE! The health benefits make eating sourdough a daily snack…
Today’s Healthy Alternative is an Original Staple In the world of bread, sourdough stands out as a ageless classic that has recently enjoyed a fitting revival. Not only is it delicious, with its signature tangy flavor with a chewy texture, further it offers remarkable health benefits that surpass conventional bread. From its ancient origins…
Welcome To The Sweet Side of Life Life is better when its homemade There’s something magical about baking cookies, isn’t there? The warmth of the oven, the soft hum of anticipation, and the irresistible aroma that fills the air—it’s the kind of simple joy that feels like a hug in dessert form. Whether you’re making…
Essential Leavening Agents in Cooking and Baking Baking Soda and Baking Powder is something I have always been oddly fascinated with and never really understood them, until I started having my girls ask me when baking, what each of them are and why we need them… So I did a little digging. When it comes…