Flaky danish sourdough pastries with cream cheese and jam filling and drizzled with a glaze makes the most decadent dessert or breakfast. This is not one of those recipes you will be making on the daily (like sourdough tortillas, bread, or pancakes), but an extra special treat that everyone will be raving about. Over on YouTube and my podcast, I talk a lot about how homemaking is never boring. There is always something to do, something to learn, and a new skill to cultivate. And … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Pleated Lampshades
Learn how to make DIY pleated lampshades using hot glue! This easy tutorial will take your plain lampshade and table lamps and turn them into beautiful statement pieces. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. I've always loved the look of pleated lampshades, but I could never find any that fit my style. We were in need of a couple of extra lamps, so I purchased two simple ones from Amazon. … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Discard Bagels
Homemade sourdough discard bagels made with sourdough discard have a deliciously chewy texture. The perfect way to start a morning or use it for breakfast sandwiches. Not to be confused with my homemade sourdough bagel recipe made exclusively with active sourdough starter. These are a little bit of a cheater recipe. It uses commercial yeast to give them the rise and makes the whole process much quicker, but they still have that classic sourdough tang thanks to the discard. The only … [Read more...]
Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet Recipe with Potatoes
This Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's an easy dinner that the whole family can enjoy! I love having sauerkraut on hand to use as a quick and easy side. This sausage recipe is one of my favorite ways to incorporate sauerkraut into a meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Made using my homemade sauerkraut recipe and sausage from my sister's farm, this skillet meal is a family favorite here at the farmhouse. You can use almost any … [Read more...]
35+ Quick Sourdough Discard Recipes
These quick sourdough discard recipes and easy no-wait recipes that require no fermentation or proofing. Just mix together and make. You are constantly feeding your new pet sourdough starter, and you're also constantly having to discard some of the starter. Instead of throwing it in the trash, you can use it to make some delicious and healthy, no-wait recipes. As long as you have a lot of fed starter on hand, you can make these instantly. Some of these are long-fermented … [Read more...]
Same Day Sourdough Bread Recipe
Learn how to make this delicious same day sourdough bread recipe. From feeding the starter to baking fresh bread, all done in one day. With a delightful chewy interior and crusty exterior you've come to expect in a sourdough boule. The key to having your sourdough bread ready the same day you start it is starting the whole process with an active sourdough starter. Now, technically, it can actually be made the same day even if you start the morning with the starter in the refrigerator, but … [Read more...]
How To Make A Potato Flake Sourdough Starter
Learn how to make a potato flake sourdough starter. Made with sugar, dehydrated potatoes, and yeast, you can make delicious sandwich bread with a much sweeter taste than its typical sourdough counterpart. You know how much I love homemade sourdough bread. Sometimes, though, I do crave a sweeter bread with a little less of that signature sourdough tang and sourness. I rarely make yeast breads. So, instead, I decided to make a potato flake starter recipe! This new starter is … [Read more...]
6+ Sourdough Cookie Recipes
My favorite sourdough cookie recipes are the most delicious way to enjoy sourdough discard. From sourdough peanut butter cookies to oatmeal, and just about everything in between. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, warm and comforting— homemade sourdough cookies really hit the spot. If you’re looking for the perfect recipe that will take your baking game to the next level, we’ve got you covered. This article will provide you with six delicious sourdough cookie recipes to … [Read more...]
Artisan Sourdough Boule
The best classic sourdough boule recipe with a crusty, delightfully chewy exterior with a light, porous texture inside. Flour, water, sourdough starter and salt are combined together, fermented, and baked in a Dutch oven to make a perfect loaf. What's better than freshly baked, crusty, artisan, sourdough bread? You guessed it. Nothing. Nothing is better. Especially when it's sliced up and served with butter, cozied up alongside skillet pork chops or a roasted … [Read more...]
Sourdough Beer Bread Recipe
Made with 7 simple ingredients, sourdough beer bread is packed with flavor! Use your favorite beer to add those same flavor notes in your bread, along with the classic tang of sourdough. Have a slice as a side dish to dinner or all on its own for a delicious snack! There is nothing like a fresh loaf of homemade bread. Although I think sourdough already has so much more flavor than basic white bread, I still love finding ways to bring out other flavors to give us a little variety. … [Read more...]
Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies
The perfect sourdough snickerdoodle cookies are soft cookies, crisp edges, and lots of cinnamon flavor. This easy recipe is a great way to use up extra sourdough discard. Who doesn't love the classic combination of cinnamon, sugar, and butter? For anyone looking to take their snickerdoodle game to the next level, sourdough snickerdoodles are the answer. These chewy, delicious treats offer a unique twist on a much-loved classic. Adding sourdough starter (especially discard) adds a lot of … [Read more...]
Sourdough Shortbread Cookies
Buttery, crunchy and delicious, you'll be making this sourdough shortbread cookies recipe on repeat! Made with pantry staples and sourdough discard, it's a simple, sweet treat that is great all year round! Unlike a loaf of sourdough bread, I usually do not keep cookies or sweet treats on hand. So, when I do make a new cookie recipe, I have a line of eager taste tasters ready to step up for the job! Everyone at the farmhouse loved these sourdough shortbread cookies, especially when dipped … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Sourdough Bread Recipe
Learn how to make the easiest homemade sourdough bread recipe perfect for beginners. All you need is a few ingredients, some time, and patience. You'll never want to go back to store-bought bread again. I remember when I first started out on my sourdough journey. It was about 12 years ago, around the time of when my second daughter was born. That first loaf of sourdough bread was not pretty, or really that edible to be honest. But I was proud I created something out of my own two hands … [Read more...]
Delicious Sourdough Breadsticks
Learn how to make the best sourdough breadsticks with this step-by-step guide! Perfectly fluffy and tender on the inside with a delicious garlic butter on the outside. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your family raving. We didn't always live on a homestead. I grew up on a 400 acre farm, but when I got married we lived on a 1/4 acre right in town. And that is where Farmhouse On Boone started. It didn't start on a bunch of property, when we had the ability to do all the … [Read more...]
Healthy Date Squares Recipes
Delicious layers of chewy sweet centers with a cinnamon crumble topping, this date square recipe is a healthier spin on the classic recipe. This healthier recipe uses oats and unrefined flour, and contains no refined sugar. I have a slight sweet tooth, and sometimes you just want a dessert that is just not chock full of sugar. On a cold winter day, these date squares are the perfect warm treat. They make the perfect dessert, or snack, to sit down with a friend to enjoy alongside a … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Kale Soup Recipe
If you are looking for a healthy meal, this chicken kale soup is calling your name. A simple recipe with basic ingredients is packed full of flavor from the onions, garlic, and chicken broth. It's the ultimate comfort food – without any guilt! Now that spring has sprung, soup season may be coming to an end soon. Here at the farmhouse, though, it is still chilly, especially for dinner time. So, I am not quite ready to give up the comfort and convenience of throwing together a delicious, … [Read more...]
Sourdough Chocolate Cake
This sourdough chocolate cake recipe is rich, delicious, healthier, and a more nutritious take on your classic dessert. Start the night before to ferment the grains, develop the flavors, and make the cake easier to digest. Somehow, Daniel turned one year old a few days ago. I’m not quite sure how that happened. It feels like just yesterday I was holding my newborn baby in my arms (read his home birth story here). After six children, I can tell you with all my heart that babies … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Croutons
Crunchy, delicious, homemade gluten free croutons are a tasty way to top a salad. Making your own croutons is super easy and is a great way to use up old or stale bread. Back when I was recipe testing this sourdough gluten free bread, I had to make many many loaves. And you can really only eat so many, so I wanted to come up with creative ways to use the leftover bread. Homemade gluten-free croutons are the answer. Stuffing is another amazing way FYI. This easy recipe comes together in … [Read more...]
How to Eat Sourdough Bread
If you’re feeling tired of basic slices of your sourdough loaf, I’ll show you how to eat sourdough bread so you never get bored with it! Keep reading for my favorite ways to serve various types of sourdough bread! It’s pretty rare to have a day at the farmhouse when a sourdough loaf is not sitting on the counter ready to slice into. With all the recipe testing I do, sometimes we even have more bread than my big family of 9 can eat. So, over the years, I’ve had to get … [Read more...]
Sourdough Coffee Cake
Sourdough coffee cake is a deliciously sweet, sourdough, vanilla cake layered with a cinnamon filling and topped with brown sugar crumble. It’s the most scrumptious breakfast treat for the holidays or the weekend. It’s the week of Christmas and all through the house is lots of Christmas cheer, wrapping that needs to be completed, and the sweet smell of cinnamon. Holiday traditions are important in our family. I love making Christmas fun and special for the kids. These are … [Read more...]