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I went and made these last night and honestly couldn't stop eating them.Sourdough discard cinnamon sugar twists, and yes...
06/19/2026

I went and made these last night and honestly couldn't stop eating them.
Sourdough discard cinnamon sugar twists, and yes, there's instant yeast working alongside the discard here to keep the rise manageable. Wanted to say that upfront. The discard adds flavor and puts that jar to good use, while the yeast does the heavy lifting on the rise.
The dough comes together quickly in the stand mixer, then a rise until doubled before dividing into strands, brushing with melted butter, coating generously in cinnamon sugar, twisting, and baking until golden. A simple glaze drizzled over once they've cooled, and that's it.
Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside, dusted in cinnamon sugar on every fold.
The printable recipe with the full method and timing is in the article. First comment ❤️👇 if you want it.

06/19/2026

I've been curious about this one for a while. Three starters, same base ratio, same flour, same kitchen. 71°F, 62% humidity. The only difference was the liquid. Left jar: water, as usual. Middle: whole milk, a little sugar. Right: Greek yogurt, half water, half yogurt, a little sugar. All three fed at 1:3:3, then I just watched. The water starter and the milk starter rose and fell the way I expected. Predictable, clean, familiar. But the yogurt starter did something different. It rose slowly, more slowly than the others, and then it just held. Stayed risen. Didn't fall back the way a starter normally does after it peaks. The article has the full breakdown, printable notes included, with what I think is happening and what I'm planning to test next. First comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

This little jar changed the way I bake.Instead of keeping a big starter and tossing flour every week, I pared mine down ...
06/19/2026

This little jar changed the way I bake.
Instead of keeping a big starter and tossing flour every week, I pared mine down to just about 10g, tucked away in the fridge until I'm ready. No discard, no waste, just a quiet jar waiting for its moment.
The night before baking, I take it out and give it a big feed, 10g starter into 40g water and 40g flour. I mark the level, leave it on the counter, and by morning it's doubled, domed, and bursting with bubbles. I scoop out what I need for the dough, rebuild the jar with another small feeding, give it 30 minutes at room temperature, and back it goes into the fridge.
The cycle keeps going without ever building a discard pile. And even if I skip baking for a few weeks, this micro-starter wakes right back up with one or two good feedings.
Once you switch to this rhythm, it's hard to go back.
I put the printable guide with the exact feeding ratios and timing in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

06/19/2026

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
I put the printable recipe with the exact ratios and bake method in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious about the cold oven technique and the internal temp to look for.

I saw this and immediately had to try it… and WOW. 😍Mini sourdough boules baked in a cupcake pan might be my new favorit...
06/18/2026

I saw this and immediately had to try it… and WOW. 😍
Mini sourdough boules baked in a cupcake pan might be my new favorite thing.
Golden and crisp all the way around, insanely fluffy inside, and honestly just fun to make. I already know I’m trying a croissant-style version next.
Here’s exactly what I did 👇
Dough
100 g active sourdough starter
325 g water
500 g bread flour
10 g salt
Mixed my usual sourdough dough and let it bulk ferment as normal.
After bulk, I divided the dough into small portions, about 70–75 g each, and shaped them into tight little rounds.
Placed each one into a lightly greased cupcake pan, seam-side down.
Scored the tops and gave them a good spray of water.
I put the printable recipe with the exact portion sizes and bake method in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious about the covering trick and how long to bake uncovered.

06/18/2026

Some nights I just need something on the table fast. This is the one I keep coming back to.
Sourdough discard, straight into a hot cast iron. No dough to shape, no proofing, no planning ahead. The discard spreads across the pan, goes back in the oven for ten minutes, and comes out with a base that's crisp on the bottom and just chewy enough in the middle. Then toppings, a few minutes under the broiler, and that's it.
I topped mine with olives, red onion, mushrooms, pepperoni, and mozzarella, whatever was in the fridge. That's the whole point of this one. It's not precious. It's just really good. 😊
I put the printable recipe with the exact method and timing in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

Whoever shared that celery tip for keeping bread soft—absolute genius. I’ve now had four weeks of fresh, soft bread that...
06/18/2026

Whoever shared that celery tip for keeping bread soft—absolute genius. I’ve now had four weeks of fresh, soft bread that stays perfect right to the end. Seriously, thank you!

06/18/2026

I love sourdough as much as anyone, but I don't always have two days to wait for a loaf to rise. So when discard is piling up in the fridge and I want real bread on the table the same day, this is the one I reach for.
I put the printable recipe with the exact ratios and rise times in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

I've been chasing this swirl for a while. Finally got it.This croissant loaf turned out beautifully, it smells incredibl...
06/18/2026

I've been chasing this swirl for a while. Finally got it.
This croissant loaf turned out beautifully, it smells incredible and looks even better than I hoped. I feed my starter 2 to 4 hours before mixing, timing it around when I want to bake, morning feed for an evening bake, evening feed for a morning bake.
The dough itself is simple on paper, 140g active starter, 375g filtered water, 15g salt, 500g flour, and a stick of salted butter, shredded and layered in during a long stretch and fold process. That's what builds the layers you can see swirling across the top. After a slow rise, I shape it with a few folds and a tight roll to build tension before letting it proof, then bake it in a hot Dutch oven until that crust turns deep golden.
I put the printable recipe with the exact butter technique, the fold timing, and exactly how to get those layers in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious.

06/18/2026

Some rules of sourdough I happily ignore.
I don't wait for my starter to be fully active, I use it cold, straight from the fridge. I skip the autolyse too, with ADHD I know I'll forget to come back and add the salt later, so everything just goes into one bowl together, all at once.
I'm flexible with measurements too. If I overshoot a number here or there, so be it. And I don't micromanage stretch and folds, no timers, just whenever I remember.
Sourdough can feel overwhelming at first, but it shouldn't feel like a chore. Find what works for you. If precision and timers are your thing, amazing. If you're more casual about it, that's just as valid. You'll still make great bread.
I put my exact ratios, the real stretch and fold timing, and the flour I actually use in the printable version in the article. You'll find it in the first comment ❤️👇 if you're curious what "loose" actually looks like in real numbers.

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