This sourdough blueberry bread is the perfect combination of sweet blueberries and sour lemon flavor. Topped with a butter and sugar crumble and made with sourdough discard, it's an easy and quick recipe to whip up for brunch or as a mid afternoon sweet treat. Fresh fruit season is upon us. With spring officially here, it won't be long before we are picking strawberries, blueberries, and eventually peaches. Is your mouth watering yet? I know mine is! Although we are not … [Read more...]
The Easiest Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe
This homemade Instant Pot yogurt recipe is the easiest way to make yogurt. Top this recipe with crunchy granola and fresh fruit for a healthy and delicious snack. Yogurt making has been more of a saga over the last ten years than something I could say I confidently mastered within the last five years. First, I tried the crock pot method. It went something like this. Get the milk super hot in the crock pot. Then after it cools back down, wrap it up in five towels to trap the heat … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Sourdough Starter
This post will walk you through the steps to creating a whole wheat sourdough starter from scratch. A simple combination of flour, water, and time will set you up to begin baking all kinds of delicious, nutritious loaves, bagels, muffins, and more - all from your very own sourdough starter. Sourdough Starter Recap The art of sourdough baking is nothing new. A long time before commercial yeast, bread found its rise with the help of a living culture of natural yeasts and good bacteria - … [Read more...]
How to Bake Sourdough Bread in a Dutch Oven
Learn how to make delicious Dutch oven sourdough bread that will rival your favorite bakery. Perfect for sandwiches or lathered in butter and dipped in soup, this no knead recipe will quickly become your go-to. When I started baking sourdough bread, I simply adjusted my sandwich bread recipe I had been using with commercial yeast. I used a loaf pan like I did with my yeast loaves. It was delicious and exactly what I needed at the time. Then, I decided to try my hand at an artisan … [Read more...]
How To Mill Your Own Flour At Home
Learn how to mill your own flour at home. Milling whole grains really isn't as hard as some people think, and it gives a ton of nutritional value to the meal. This is an easy way to make wheat flour at home with just a few simple steps. About 8 years ago, I bought my first flour mill. I became interested in milling my own grains after I heard that over time, even a couple of days, milled grains lose a ton of their nutritional value as they sit in the cupboard. Once I heard … [Read more...]
Moldy Sourdough Starter
It's always alarming whenever you suspect you're dealing with mold. In this post, I want to address some common experiences, questions, and concerns, hopefully providing some helpful solutions concerning moldy sourdough starter - or what you suspect to be moldy sourdough starter. All in all, sourdough is pleasant and easy, especially once you've been going for a couple of years. Occasionally you'll run into some questions. When those questions are concerning potential mold, I agree it … [Read more...]
How To Make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Here's the secret to making perfect Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs. This method is fast and easy, and the eggs peel so much more smoothly! Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs come out perfectly cooked every time. We currently have next to no cabinet space in our farmhouse kitchen. We plan to change that soon in our upcoming kitchen restoration, but for now, the cabinets are filled to the brim. At first, it was hard to justify an electric pressure cooker. They are bulky, require … [Read more...]
How To Make Kefir Cheese
Learn how to make probiotic-packed kefir cheese from homemade kefir. With a tangy flavor and rich creamy texture, this simple cheese is perfect as a spread for a morning bagel, a replacement for ricotta in lasagna, and more. While there is nothing wrong with taking vitamins, I personally prefer to get all the nutrients I possibly can from my diet alone. I also like to get my probiotics from food. That's why I seem to always have something fermenting on the counter in my … [Read more...]
Homemade Sourdough Graham Crackers
This homemade sourdough graham cracker recipe brings you right back to your childhood - in the best way. Using discard, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla, these sweet, crunchy little squares are made with real food ingredients. You know I love a good sourdough discard recipe, and this is no exception. Graham crackers are such an iconic childhood snack, but I'm not happy with the typical ingredient list of the store-bought version. So, why not make our own? And add the wholesome goodness of … [Read more...]
40+ Sourdough Recipes That Aren’t Bread
When you think of sourdough, bread is likely the first thing that comes to mind. While there are many wonderful sourdough bread recipes, this post zooms out to include the many non-bread amazing sourdough recipes. Sourdough is one of my favorite things, but an important realization I've had on this sourdough journey of mine is how extensive the world of fermented grains truly is. If sourdough is so valuable, it would follow that it might also impact more than just the bread … [Read more...]
100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Learn how to make Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread with my favorite recipe. Sourdough starter, sea salt, water, and freshly ground wheat make up this simple and wholesome loaf. *Update: This post has been updated from the original recipe. You can find my whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread recipe here for a delicious sandwich loaf. I have been on the hunt for a good whole wheat sourdough bread recipe for a long time. When I first made my sourdough … [Read more...]
Easy Creamy Gnocchi Sauce Recipe
Certain to be a family favorite, this creamy gnocchi sauce recipe is a fusion of rich mascarpone, fragrant shallot, and robust garlic cloves, simmered together with heavy cream, cheese, and pillowy gnocchi for a quick and easy meal. I find that it's really helpful to have some last-minute, super quick dinner recipes in my back pocket. Particularly for those days when life happens and we find ourselves in the early evening wondering if it's acceptable to serve eggs for the second time that … [Read more...]
Easy Avocado Aioli Recipe
This creamy avocado aioli is the perfect dip for veggies or French fries. Use it as a flavorful spread on your favorite lunchtime sandwich or even as a salad dressing. Made with simple ingredients, it is easy to make and full of flavor. One way to make sure my kiddos eat their veggies is by serving them with creamy dips. The problem, of course, is that so many dips are filled with unnecessary sugars and preservatives. My solution is to make homemade creations instead, which I am … [Read more...]
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best sourdough chocolate chip cookies are perfectly soft and chewy cookies packed with chocolate chunks. Whip this recipe up for a quick dessert or long-ferment the dough for better digestion. You will want to keep this recipe in your back pocket. 'Tis the season for cookies. The house is gleaming with Christmas cheer. Greenery hugs the staircase, and pops of red run through each room. While we do occasionally make typical Christmas sugar cookies, I always prefer a soft, … [Read more...]
Easy Soft Sourdough Discard Rolls
Sourdough discard rolls are the quicker version of my favorite sourdough rolls, taking a fraction of the time and offering a sweet flavor, tangy kick, and fluffy texture. Dinner rolls are incredibly versatile. I love to put them together for soups and stews, as a hot, buttered side to many entrees, split as sandwich buns, or even smeared with jam at breakfast. For some odd reason, dinner rolls always used to strike me as something that only worked out if you bought them in the store. As … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Herb Butter
This easy homemade herb butter, also known as compound butter, is a great way to add a fresh burst of flavor to many dishes. In this post, I've included four delicious recipes. Summer cooking is one of my favorites. With all the fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs just overflowing from the garden, it’s easy to be inspired to be in the kitchen. I head out to the garden in the morning to see what’s ripe and get inspiration for meals for the rest of the day or preserving for the … [Read more...]
Is Sourdough Bread Gluten Free?
A common question is whether sourdough bread is considered gluten-free. The short answer is: not necessarily. There is sourdough and there is gluten-free sourdough. In this post, we'll break that down further, discussing what gluten is and what sourdough has to do with it. What is Gluten? Gluten is the primary protein contained in wheat, rye, and barley. When mixed with water, gluten acts as a binding agent in recipes, providing structure, texture, and support to the whole of the … [Read more...]
Chicken Frittata Recipe with Spinach
If you are looking for a healthy breakfast recipe that is simple and feeds a crowd, look no further than this Chicken Frittata! Made with shredded chicken, spinach, gruyere and feta cheeses, and fresh herbs, it's a flavorful, delicious way to start any day. I love a good healthy, simple breakfast recipe that can feed a crowd. That's why frittatas are my go-to! I've made a variety of frittatas. In fact, you can find my Ham and Cheese Frittata or Pumpkin Frittata with Bacon and … [Read more...]
Easy Sourdough Italian Bread
A crusty loaf with a soft crumb and a tasty sourdough kick, Sourdough Italian Bread is delicious, versatile, and has shorter rise times than other loaves, meaning it can easily be ready the same day. To me, there's hardly anything better than tearing off a piece of rustic Italian bread, smearing it with soft butter, and indulging a bit. It's a comfort food if there ever was one. This Italian bread recipe is just that, yet with my favorite addition of sourdough. We hold on to the … [Read more...]
How to Make Small Batch Sourdough Bread
If you can't ever seem to make it through an entire sourdough loaf before it goes bad, this small batch sourdough bread recipe is for you! Half the size of your typical boule, you'll get all the same robust sourdough flavor without any going to waste. It's a perfect loaf for smaller households or to give as a gift. As a family of 10, it is rare that any bread ever goes to waste around here. In fact, I typically have to make multiple loaves a week just to keep up with all my little … [Read more...]