Seeded Sourdough Batard: How I Made the Most Satisfying Loaf of My Baking Life

Seeded Sourdough Batard: How I Made the Most Satisfying Loaf of My Baking Life

This seed loaf is exactly what it sounds like — a hearty, rustic sourdough bread packed with an abundance of seeds in every single slice. Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax, and sesame come together to create a loaf that goes far beyond ordinary sourdough. The result is a nutty, deeply complex flavor with an incredible … Read more

Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Loaf: The Recipe My Neighbor Keeps Knocking on My Door For

Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Loaf: The Recipe My Neighbor Keeps Knocking on My Door For

If you’ve been looking for a sourdough cinnamon raisin bread recipe that actually delivers on flavor, you’re in the right place. This loaf has become one of my absolute favorites to pull out of the oven — the kind of bread that makes your whole kitchen smell like a warm hug. It’s simple enough for … Read more

50/50 Whole Wheat Sourdough: The Everyday Loaf I Actually Keep Coming Back To

50/50 Whole Wheat Sourdough: The Everyday Loaf I Actually Keep Coming Back To

I want to tell you about the time I confidently handed my neighbor a loaf of bread and watched her take one polite bite before quietly feeding the rest to her dog. The loaf in question was my fourth attempt at a 100% whole wheat sourdough, and it had the texture of a slightly damp … Read more

100% Whole Wheat Sourdough: How to Stop It From Being Basically a Brick

100% Whole Wheat Sourdough: How to Stop It From Being Basically a Brick

I still remember staring at what was supposed to be a beautiful, rustic loaf sitting on my cooling rack and thinking, “I could use this thing as a doorstop.” It was dense, gummy in the middle, and about two inches tall. I had spent three days nursing my starter, carefully measured every gram, followed a … Read more

High-Hydration Sourdough: Getting That Open, Lacey Crumb at Home (Without a Professional Oven)

High-Hydration Sourdough: Getting That Open, Lacey Crumb at Home (Without a Professional Oven)

I still remember standing at my kitchen counter at 7 a.m. on a Saturday, staring into my Dutch oven like I had personally offended it. I had stayed up late the night before, carefully shaped what I was convinced would finally be my best loaf ever. I had a strong starter, good flour, perfect timing. … Read more

Classic White Sourdough Boule: The Recipe I’ve Made 200 Times and Still Love

Classic White Sourdough Boule: The Recipe I've Made 200 Times and Still Love

I want to tell you about the time I confidently handed my neighbor a loaf of what I called my “best sourdough yet” — only to watch her slice into it and find a raw, gummy, completely unbaked center. She was very polite about it. I was not very calm about it. That loaf went … Read more