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Sourdough Focaccia

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 10/02/2026

This sourdough focaccia is soft, bubbly, and full of flavor with a crispy, olive-oil-coated bottom. It’s one of those recipes that looks impressive but is actually really simple to make. This recipe makes two 7 x 11-inch focaccias, making it perfect for sharing—or keeping both for yourself! šŸ˜… The dough is pretty wet when you…

The Double Feed Method: My Sourdough Starter Prep Routine

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 09/20/2026

The Double Feed Sourdough Method If there is one thing I’ve learned after baking thousands of loaves of sourdough, it’s that a strong, active starter makes everything easier. Better fermentation, better dough strength, better rise, more predictable timing… And fewer moments where you’re staring at a bowl of dough wondering, “What the heck happened?” šŸ˜‚…

Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Cookies

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 09/05/2026

Well, it’s that time of year! šŸŽƒ Starbucks has officially released their Pumpkin Spice Latte, which means we are officially allowed to declare that fall has arrived. And honestly, I am not mad about it. So, naturally, it only makes sense that I share my Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Cookie recipe now. These cookies are so…

Sourdough Fermentation Explained: Why I Use Less Starter (And What It Changes)

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 07/07/2026

Wondering why some sourdough recipes use 50g of starter while others call for 100g or more? The amount of starter you use changes fermentation speed, flavor, dough strength, and even your baking schedule. In this article I’ll explain how starter amount affects fermentation and why I’ve settled on using less starter in my own sourdough…

The Wonder Bread of Sourdough: My Go-To Soft Sandwich Loaf

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 06/14/2026

If you’ve been looking for a soft sourdough sandwich loaf that’s fluffy, versatile, and perfect for everyday sandwiches, this recipe is for you. This is my go-to soft sandwich loaf—the one I reach for when I want dependable, versatile, family-friendly bread. It’s also one of the best sellers in my microbakery, and for good reason.…

Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough (Freezer-Friendly Recipe)

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 05/20/2026

There’s something so satisfying about pulling homemade pizza dough out of the freezer and having dinner halfway done before you even start cooking. This sourdough pizza dough has become one of my favorite ways to make homemade pizza feel realistic on busy days. I’ll often make a triple batch, freeze individual dough balls, and then…

My Go-To Micro Bakery Tools (What I Actually Use Daily)

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 05/03/2026

When people picture a bakery setup, they often imagine a huge space filled with complicated equipment, not a modest home kitchen with minimal space. But my micro bakery runs out of my home with a simple, well-used set of micro bakery tools that I rely on every single day. I don’t have a lot of…

Browned Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 04/18/2026

If you’ve been looking for the perfect sourdough chocolate chip cookies, this recipe combines rich browned butter with sourdough discard (or active starter) to create soft, chewy cookies with incredible flavor. It’s an easy way to use discard while making a bakery-quality treat at home. They’re rich, soft, slightly chewy, and have that deep flavor…

How to Fix Sticky Sourdough (7 Secrets for Soft, Airy Bread)

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 04/11/2026

šŸ‘‰If you’ve struggled with sticky dough or flat loaves, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to fix it. With some tried and true methods from my home bakery. If your sourdough dough is too sticky, hard to shape, or not rising properly—you’re not alone. The issue usually comes down to a few key…

How to Get a Better Rise with Sourdough (My Proven Tips)

By Be Well For Life Bakery / 03/31/2026

If your sourdough isn’t rising the way you want it to, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of information out there about sourdough — and honestly, a lot of it can feel overwhelming and confusing when you’re just starting out, or even if you’ve been doing this awhile. After baking thousands of loaves in my…