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Apparently, after a year of making sourdough, I just discovered something new that's really making a difference. Someone...
08/20/2026

Apparently, after a year of making sourdough, I just discovered something new that's really making a difference. Someone mentioned that stirring your starter again 30–45 minutes after initially mixing it helps strengthen the gluten and gives it an even bigger rise. I gave it a shot last night, and even though it’s chilly in my house, it rose a full 2 inches more than normal—it’s practically exploding out of my Weck jar!
The printable method, exact amounts, and when to do the second stir are in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you want to try this.

08/20/2026

I wasn't planning on baking this morning. Then I remembered a half-empty container of blueberries about to turn, and that's usually all the excuse I need.
Butter melted in the cast iron, batter blended in the food processor, blueberries softened in the hot butter, then everything poured together and into a 450°F oven. I just stood there watching it puff up like it was trying to climb out of the pan.
I put the printable recipe with the exact ratios and doneness cue in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

10 Things I Wish People Told Me When I Started Sourdough1) It’s a mess. Flour will be everywhere. Counters. Floors. Your...
08/20/2026

10 Things I Wish People Told Me When I Started Sourdough
1) It’s a mess. Flour will be everywhere. Counters. Floors. Your soul. Once it dries, it legally becomes part of your house.
2) This process will emotionally humble you. You’ll think you nailed it, then open the oven to disappointment. Repeatedly. Keep going anyway.
3) A strong starter means nothing. Congrats, you made a living organism that still isn’t ready. A mature starter takes time. Your starter is basically a toddler.
4) It’s not really a science. Something that works perfectly for someone else will absolutely fail for you for no identifiable reason.
5) You will use so much flour it looks like you’re covering up a crime. Buy it in bulk. Stop pretending you’re not going back tomorrow.
6) Bulk fermentation is psychological warfare. Too short and it’s dense. Too long and it’s soup. There is a microscopic window of perfection and you will miss it your first 47 times.
7) Autolyse is letting the dough calm down before it embarrasses you. Mix flour and water, walk away, let it sort itself out.
8) Wet your hands. Put the flour down. The dough is watching and it will retaliate.
9) Shape the dough, put it in the fridge, and emotionally detach. Cold fermentation is when the bread fixes itself while you sleep and later lets you take full credit.
10) Your first loaves will be ugly. Possibly inedible. That’s normal. One day you’ll make a great loaf and forget every terrible one that emotionally scarred you.

I baked sourdough discard brownies last night—and wow!!! Hands down the best brownies I’ve ever made!!!Ingredients:8 tab...
08/20/2026

I baked sourdough discard brownies last night—and wow!!! Hands down the best brownies I’ve ever made!!!
Ingredients:
8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter
12 oz. (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
One-quarter cup (40 grammes) of dutched (or ordinary) cocoa powder
2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (110 g) dark brown sugar
½ cup (125 g) sourdough starter discard
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
Printable recipe with the exact whipping time, doneness cues, and my clean-cut slicing trick is in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if

08/20/2026

I’ve been baking sourdough for a couple of years now, and one of the most common questions I get from my followers here on the page is about how I feed my starter. When I first started, it felt a bit confusing, but over time I found a simple method that works really well for me, and I wanted to share it with you all.
Printable starter feeding guide with the ratios, fridge schedule, and troubleshooting signs is in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

I’ll say it loud: the best flour tortillas are made with sourdough discard.Once you try them this way, there’s no going ...
08/20/2026

I’ll say it loud: the best flour tortillas are made with sourdough discard.
Once you try them this way, there’s no going back.
They’re soft, flexible, slightly tangy, and cook up with those perfect little bubbles every time. No yeast, no waiting, no complicated steps — just simple ingredients and a dough that behaves.
I’ve made tortillas a lot of ways, and this one wins. Every. Single. Time.
Here’s exactly how I make them 👇
Ingredients
2½ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
1 cup sourdough discard
1 tablespoon salt
¾ cup hot water
⅓ cup olive oil, lard, or beef tallow
Method
Mix everything together and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
Divide into 15 even pieces.
Roll each piece into a thin circle.
Cook on a medium-hot pan for 30–40 seconds per side.
When you flip the second time, gently press to help it puff and form air bubbles.
That’s it.
Warm, homemade tortillas with zero waste and maximum flavor.
If you’ve been tossing your discard… this is your sign to stop.
The printable recipe, exact measurements, and full sourdough discard tortilla method are in the article. First comment ❤️👇 if you're curious about the dough consistency to look for and how many this batch makes.

Absolutely massive! 😳 I tried a new recipe which includes a little olive oil and honey. (Not sure who posted it)150g act...
08/20/2026

Absolutely massive! 😳 I tried a new recipe which includes a little olive oil and honey. (Not sure who posted it)
150g active starter ☺️
345g water
15g olive oil
15g honey
600g KA bread flour
15g Himalayan pink sea salt
Mix first 4 ingredients and then add flour & salt.
Rest 30 minutes, 4 sets stretch & folds 30 minutes apart, let rise to 75%, shape & place in refrigerator for 12 hrs.
The printable recipe, exact measurements, and the scoring pattern are in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

08/19/2026

I made these little single-serve focaccia breads and I cannot get over how easy they are. No kneading, no fancy steps — just a bowl, a spoon, and a couple of hours 😍
Here is what you need:
280g flour (about 2 1/4 cups)
240g lukewarm water (1 cup)
1 tsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
If you want the printable recipe with the folding steps, the hot tray trick, and the exact bake and broil timing, just let me know! ❤️👇

Tried that sourdough sandwich bread recipe everyone keeps posting… and wow. It came out perfect. Soft, fluffy, and the c...
08/19/2026

Tried that sourdough sandwich bread recipe everyone keeps posting… and wow. It came out perfect. Soft, fluffy, and the crumb is everything I wanted. I checked the internal temp just to be sure — 205°F right at 40 minutes. Couldn’t be happier with this one.
Recipe I used:
400g bread flour
200g water
100g active starter
20g honey
20g olive oil
8g salt
Mix everything until a smooth, soft dough forms.
Cover and rest 1 hour.
Do 1 set of stretch & fold → rest 1 hour → repeat 2 times.
Stretch dough into a rectangle, roll it into a cylinder, place in greased pan, cover.
Let it double on the counter.
Once doubled, refrigerate a few hours or overnight.
I explained everything I did — step-by-step — in the article. You’ll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you’re curious.

To whoever suggested using the Instant Pot warm function for bulk fermentation — thank you. Genuinely.My kitchen runs co...
08/19/2026

To whoever suggested using the Instant Pot warm function for bulk fermentation — thank you. Genuinely.
My kitchen runs cold, and I'd been struggling with slow, unpredictable rises for longer than I'd like to admit. Someone mentioned this trick in the comments a while back and I finally tried it. I turn the warm function on for about 20 minutes, then place the dough on top, cover it with a damp towel and a tilted lid, and just leave it. That's it.
The difference is hard to ignore. The dough rises so much better, so much more consistently. No special proofing box, no extra equipment. Just an Instant Pot I already owned doing a job I never knew it could do.
If your kitchen runs cold, this one's worth trying. 😊
I put the printable version of exactly how I set this up in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

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