Sourdough brown bread is hearty and soft, packed with nutrition and flavor, excellent toasted with butter or piled high with sandwich toppings. Read along to add this gorgeous sourdough loaf to your repertoire of wonderful bakes. Clearly we're believers in bread, particularly sourdough in all its varieties. Fresh sourdough is far superior to other breads, and brown bread is one of my favorite whole wheat recipes. I won't say this is a quick recipe, because like most sourdough … [Read more...]
How To Make Mini Sourdough Loaves
Have you ever wanted to make sourdough mini loaves or bake multiple sourdough loaves at once? This small batch sourdough bread recipe is for you! Learn how to make four perfectly sized sourdough boules at once. Last year, I shared my recipe for sourdough bread bowls. I made these again recently as requested by my son for his birthday, and it got me thinking how easily that recipe could be adjusted for a small batch sourdough recipe! Mini loaves are the perfect bread for anyone without a … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Stockings from Sweaters
In this simple tutorial, I want to show you how to make beautiful DIY Christmas Stockings from old sweater fabric. The other day, I had an idea to make some very simple stockings from a thrift shop sweater. I love the look of cable knit, but I do not actually love the process of knitting. At this point in my life, it's simply too much effort for very little reward. I’m sure some people find the process therapeutic and relaxing, but I haven't reached that place yet. Perhaps one … [Read more...]
Ham And Cheese Frittata Recipe
Whip up this ham and cheese frittata for a quick and easy breakfast. A fluffy frittata is filled with smoked ham, cheddar cheese, and onions for a flavorful, healthy meal to start your day. With morning chores and 8 kids to feed, I am always looking for an easy recipe for breakfast. That's why I love having my chocolate einkorn protein muffins on hand or using my discard pizza crust recipe for a delicious breakfast pizza. Lately, though, I have been whipping up an egg frittata. … [Read more...]
Homemade Spinach Pie Recipe With Puff Pastry
Spinach Pie is our family's take on a classic, savory Greek pie. Served piping hot, a velvety spinach filling is seasoned with caramelized yellow onion and melted butter, wrapped up in puff pastry. Perfect as your main course or a show-stopping side dish. I love a rustic, easy recipe, especially when I can take basic ingredients and elevate them with delicious cheeses and lots of fresh herbs. We've made spinach pie as simple as garlic, salt, and pepper, but we also don't hesitate to … [Read more...]
Homemade Brioche Donuts with Vanilla Custard Filling
Brioche donuts are tossed in sugar and filled with a creamy, rich vanilla custard filling for a delicious treat. Made using an enriched brioche dough, these homemade donuts are perfect for a special occasion and are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. My sourdough brioche bread has inspired me to create a variety of recipes – french toast, strata, chocolate babka, and so much more. This enriched dough is just so versatile. So, I thought, why not make a brioche donut dough? I don't … [Read more...]
Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments
Learn how to make these easy Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments with this video tutorial. These homemade ornaments a great project to do with kids for a new Christmas tradition. I think we have a new tradition here at the farmhouse. DIY Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments are an easy holiday craft that don't take a lot of time, but the results last for ages. The warm, festive scent of cinnamon throughout our home truly amplified the holiday spirit and sense of anticipation for Christmas. Our … [Read more...]
Sourdough Cranberry Walnut Bread
Cranberry sourdough bread is a delicious, crusty boule filled with sweetened cranberries and crunchy walnuts for a wonderful festive bread. Enjoy this rustic bread that is perfect for the holiday season. I've had this sourdough cranberry walnut bread recipe rolling around in my brain for a while. It's a really fun and festive take on a traditional loaf and is perfect for Christmas. It is also really beautiful and graces the table during the holiday season wonderfully. Not only can it be … [Read more...]
Sourdough Cranberry Banana Bread
Sourdough cranberry banana bread starts with a sweet banana bread batter and is flavored with orange and cranberries. This moist and delicious quick bread makes the perfect holiday or weekend breakfast. Winter seems to be looming in the near future. The nights are getting darker way sooner than what seems even mildly acceptable, and much colder than my bones can handle. But with this cold come some of my favorite things. I absolutely love waking up to a toasty fire in the wood … [Read more...]
Chewy Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies
Just in time for holiday baking, these Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies are a nostalgic, holiday favorite. Follow along to create delectable gingerbread men and unforgettable Christmas season flavors that blend sourdough depth with ginger spice warmth. One of my favorite things about this time of year is the great opportunity to form lasting memories with my family. When we bake gingerbread cookies or build a gingerbread house, it goes beyond providing a meal or setting a table (though those … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Pillow Cover
Learn how to sew a beautiful and easy DIY Christmas pillow cover that will warm up any space. Customized embroidery allows this pillow to be used all season long. It's an easy way to add texture, color, and joy throughout winter, but especially during the Christmas season. I wanted to create beautiful and cozy Christmas decor for our bedroom, and what better way to do that than decking the halls with greenery, festive-colored linen, and ribbons. To add an extra level of coziness, I … [Read more...]
Fermented Beets Recipe
Fermented beets are a crunchy and delicious snack, a colorful and nutritious side dish, and a bright and easy topping for a variety of dishes. This method of preserving raw beets is a great way to enjoy these underrated root vegetables any time of year. Ingredients and tools are minimal, making this one of our favorite ways to incorporate them into our diet. I know that most people wouldn't list beets as their favorite vegetables. Honestly, most people wouldn't buy, grow, or even attempt to … [Read more...]
20+ Sourdough Discard Breakfast Recipes
Today, I'm going to share with you 20+ sourdough discard breakfast recipes. Most of these are super easy, and most can be started the night before or whipped up right in the morning without waiting. So if you have a lot of extra sourdough discard, these breakfast recipes are for you. If you are just getting started in your sourdough journey, you may be looking for a great way to use all that leftover sourdough discard. With grocery prices these days, we need little to no waste in the … [Read more...]
How To Store Sourdough Starter
Learn how to store sourdough starter in multiple ways. Perfect for when you are not planning to do daily baking or have a vacation plan. Keep your sourdough healthy for years to come. One of the most common questions that I receive is regarding how I store my sourdough starter. Being that it's a daily question on the blog and a very relevant need for many families, it's important to address. Beginning your sourdough journey can be intimidating enough without worrying about who's … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Pretzel Buns Recipe
The most delicious homemade sourdough pretzel buns have a soft and fluffy interior with a deep brown exterior that tastes just like the soft pretzels you love. Perfect to serve as a side with soup or to use for sandwiches. I often get asked how I do it all. Truth is, I don't. I have a lot of help. But something that is really important to me is keeping up with homemaking, making our house a beautiful and comfortable place for our family to spend time together, and providing nourishing … [Read more...]
Freezing Sourdough Bread Dough – A Complete Guide
Can you freeze sourdough bread dough? Although there are many opinions on this topic, you absolutely can freeze your sourdough bread dough to bake later. It's a great way to prep ahead and still have freshly baked bread when you are craving it. I've had a lot of people ask me if it is possible to freeze sourdough dough. Especially lately with the holiday season coming up. We all need easy ways to simplify this busy time of year. While this is not something I typically do, I thought … [Read more...]
Easy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Delicious and healthy cheeseburger soup is a cheesy and veggie-packed soup, filled with all the best parts of the classic cheeseburger. The whole family will love this hearty soup recipe. Come make dinner with us tonight and make some hearty cheeseburger soup. We need to leave here in about 20 minutes or so to go to my midwife appointment, which is about an hour away, and I need to bring my lens to the camera store since it has been really acting up. It is just one of … [Read more...]
The Best Lactation Cookies
The best lactation cookies recipe balance healthy and indulgent perfectly. Sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy. These hit every craving and are perfect for a postpartum mama. Daniel is over a year old somehow, and although our nursing journey doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, I have a few friends that are just about to become new moms. I remember back when my first was born. As a first time mom, everything is new. All those little sounds, squeaks, grunts. We … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Crumpets Recipes
This sourdough crumpet recipe is just like the traditional English recipe but made with sourdough starter and fermented for more flavor. Light, fluffy, and full of those expected holes. These griddle cakes are kind of like a cross between english muffins and pancakes. This English specialty is light, spongy and delightful. If you have a busy morning, this recipe is perfect. You start it the night before and then in the morning, add one ingredient and cook. Served with your favorite … [Read more...]
Java Chip Ice Cream Recipe
This java chip ice cream recipe is a creamy and sweet coffee ice cream with chunks of chocolate in every bite. I cannot take credit for this recipe, it was all my daughter Johanna, and it has become one of my favorite things to enjoy in the afternoon or for special occasions. A delicious and rich coffee ice cream with chunks of chocolate flavor throughout. A homemade version of a very popular flavor, Johanna has really nailed this ice cream down. She has become my go-to dessert … [Read more...]