Join me as I teach you all about maintaining and feeding a sourdough starter. Every week I receive hundreds of questions about how to care for a sourdough starter, so I decided to add all the questions and answers into this post as a reference for those who are just starting out with sourdough. Sourdough is such an integral part of our diet, and I have been maintaining and feeding a sourdough starter for 11 years. Warm, crusty bread straight out of the oven, or decadent desserts made … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Flatbread
This easy sourdough flatbread recipe is made with only a few simple ingredients. This is the perfect recipe to use for pizza, sandwiches, or for dipping into hummus. When I first started my sourdough starter back in 2010, I was super excited to start making sourdough bread. Who wouldn't be?! It makes the grains more gut healthy, and fermenting creates a depth of flavor that you just can't find in store-bought baked goods. The process of slow fermenting with the native yeasts just has an … [Read more...]
Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread
This sourdough cinnamon raisin bread is a fluffy sourdough bread with a swirl of cinnamon and raisins. The grains are fermented to give it that delicious tang and the added health benefits. It is the perfect snack or dessert. If you know me well, you know I love my sourdough. I use it to make our Saturday morning pancakes, whole grain bread, dinner rolls, tortillas, and so much more. You can find all my sourdough recipes located in this convenient post. Before yeast was … [Read more...]
Easy Artisan Sourdough Bread
The best artisan sourdough bread has 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 chicken. Once you have … [Read more...]
Sourdough Chocolate Rolls
These are the best sourdough chocolate rolls. Big, fluffy rolls with a sweet, double chocolate filling. The perfect dessert or extra special breakfast; it will be hard to stop at one. This delicious recipe is similar to my wildly popular sourdough cinnamon rolls with cream cheese topping. But instead of buttery cinnamon sugar filling, I swapped it out for a gooey, double chocolate filling. Lately, our days have been loaded with so many fun and exciting things around the … [Read more...]
No Wait Sourdough Recipes
These quick and easy no-wait sourdough recipes 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 sourdough, meaning … [Read more...]
Sourdough Buns
Soft and fluffy sourdough buns are perfect for sandwiches or your summer BBQs. These fermented rolls make great hamburger buns. Summer is approaching, and between warm weather, a huge new garden, and an abundance of veggies that come with it, we couldn't be more excited. We recently tore down our garden cottage and built raised garden beds. This past week, Luke added a lovely picket fence to protect our soon-to-be prolific garden. Something else that we look forward to every summer … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Sourdough Starter
Learn how to make a gluten free sourdough starter from scratch at home. You only need flour, water, and a bit of time to start creating gluten free sourdough products. You may be familiar with my deep love for fermented grains, but I'm also frequently asked about creating a gluten-free sourdough starter. There are many people that cannot tolerate regular gluten-containing grains, even when fermented. Yet, they still want to experience the deliciousness of sourdough. Enter a … [Read more...]
10+ Sourdough Discard Recipes
These 10+ simple sourdough discard recipes are perfect for all that extra sourdough discard you may have, or if you are just beginning your sourdough journey. I remember when I first started my sourdough journey. Creating a starter from scratch and constantly feeding and discarding some of the starter. It felt so wasteful throwing away the excess, especially when you are using freshly ground, organic, heirloom wheat. Here is the thing, though. As you continue to bake with your … [Read more...]
Sourdough Biscuits And Gravy From Scratch
Deliciously tangy and buttery sourdough biscuits covered in a flavorful sausage gravy made from scratch. This homemade biscuits and gravy recipe is a classic Southern dish and a family favorite, made with farm fresh ingredients. The ultimate comfort food. I firmly believe sausage gravy with biscuits to be the most comforting of breakfasts. Making it totally from scratch using farm fresh ingredients like local sausage, raw milk and butter, local honey, and fermented grains is my favorite … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Focaccia
This easy sourdough focaccia recipe combines delicious and soft sourdough with olive oil and herbs. It's tastefully salty, with the robust flavor of olive oil. I think you'll find this Italian rustic bread will become a regular side gracing your table. Sourdough can be one of those things that people really overcomplicate. Especially if you are new to sourdough, it can be really intimidating. A good sourdough recipe should taste delicious, include healthy fermented grains, and not be … [Read more...]
Sourdough Crepes Recipes
The best sourdough crepes recipe makes a super easy and delicious breakfast. All you need are 5 ingredients and some delicious fillings to make this healthy recipe. I've been making these just about daily for my kids, but this would also make an amazing weekend breakfast. It is a great way to get all the healthy nutrients and protein from eggs in them, especially when they are just ‘over’ eating eggs. Then, combine it with sourdough, and you have a nearly perfect breakfast. We love making … [Read more...]
Sourdough Donuts With Cinnamon Sugar
Learn how to make irresistible sourdough donuts - made with whole wheat flour and covered in cinnamon sugar. These donuts are soaked overnight and fried in coconut oil, giving them an amazing flavor and texture. I’ve already confessed my love for fermented foods. We make Kefir and Sauerkraut on a regular basis, but there is usually one more ferment that hangs out on my countertop, happily collecting the yeasts of the air. And that beloved ferment is called sourdough. If you have been … [Read more...]
Sourdough Pizza | Mini Pizzas on Sourdough English Muffin
Today I want to show how to make a fun, kid-friendly pizza recipe: mini sourdough pizzas on sourdough English muffins. Mini pizzas are so fun to make because they are easily customized. Join my kids and me in the kitchen as we make simple sourdough English muffin pizzas. Just Needing Pizza A couple of weeks ago, we discovered this recipe. I had soaked some English muffins and we were planning to just use them in the normal way, but whenever I was going to make them we all decided we wanted … [Read more...]
My Top Ten Favorite Sourdough Recipes
I love implementing my sourdough starter in many different dishes for our family. We use it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. It is one of the most versatile components in our kitchen, and it has many health benefits too. Top Ten Favorite Sourdough Recipes Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3k1VpMs1zg&t=1s The Heritage Cooking Crash Course Sign up for free to watch the Heritage Cooking Crash Course HERE. You are not going to want to miss this! Save your spot now for the free … [Read more...]
Turkey Sloppy Joes on Sourdough Bread
These turkey Sloppy Joes on sourdough bread use only basic, whole ingredients. They are turkey based, which makes them a lighter choice for an easy family dinner. This post is sponsored by Jennie-O®. All opinions are my own. You all know I like to keep our family meals pretty basic and simple. I normally make the same things over and over again. One thing is consistent: I like to use good ol' fashioned whole ingredients. The other day I was hanging out with my mom and I was telling her that … [Read more...]
Sourdough French Toast Casserole with Apple, Cinnamon, and Raisin
Sourdough French Toast Casserole is perfect for those loaves of sourdough bread that didn't rise just right. It is made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and raisins, making it the perfect fall treat. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The other day I was on the second rise for two loaves of my go-to sourdough bread recipe. If you're brand new to the concept, traditionally made sourdough bread goes through a 24 hour ferment and … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Maple Sourdough Apple Pie
This cinnamon maple sourdough apple pie is the perfect healthy apple treat for fall. With no white sugar, fermented grains, and whole ingredients, it can be served for both breakfast and dessert. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our family just came back from a trip to beautiful southern Missouri to canoe down the Current river, swim in the ice cold water, and take in the bluffs and wild horses. Safe to say we're still enjoying … [Read more...]
How to Make Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Learn How to Make Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread with my favorite recipe. Sourdough starter, raw honey, coconut oil, sea salt, and freshly ground wheat make up this simple and wholesome loaf. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. A No-Flop Sourdough Bread I have been on the hunt for a good whole wheat sourdough bread recipe for a long time. When I first made my sourdough starter over seven years ago, I tried my hand at a few recipes I … [Read more...]
How to Make Sourdough Tortillas
Learn how to make sourdough tortillas with five basic ingredients: sourdough starter, flour, water, oil, and salt. They are perfect for a quick summer wrap. After sharing "What We Eat in a Week" videos with healthy meal ideas for breakfast and dinner, I had soooo many requests for healthy lunch ideas. Truth is, since we are all together as a family for lunch, I usually just make more of the same. It’s something along the lines of meat and veggies, eggs, salmon, avocados, and … [Read more...]