Traditional Sourdough — From My Working Kitchen

Step-by-step sourdough methods, fermentation timing, and real food philosophy — from a working micro-bakery kitchen.

Whether you're just getting started with sourdough or looking for encouragement, I’m so glad you’re here.

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Simple Farmhouse Sourdough Bread Recipe (Beginner-Friendly + Digestible)

👉 Includes an overnight option for busy schedules There was a time when I stood in the bread aisle at the grocery store reading ingredient labels and thinking… this can’t be right. Why does bread need this many additives? Why are there ingredients I can’t pronounce? That was the beginning of my journey toward making…

long-fermented sourdough bread crumb texture

Is Sourdough Easier to Digest? What I’ve Learned From Baking It at Home

When I first started baking sourdough, I wasn’t trying to follow a trend. I was just tired of reading ingredient labels on store-bought bread and wondering why something as simple as flour and water needed so many additives. But something unexpected happened once I switched to traditional sourdough. It didn’t just taste better. It felt…

sourdough bread cooling in the kitchen

My Exact Sourdough Baking Schedule (How I Make It Work In My Home Bakery)

One of the most common things I hear from people who want to start baking sourdough is this: “I don’t have time.” And I understand that completely. Between feeding animals, managing orders, keeping up with life, and baking around 60 loaves a week in my home kitchen, I don’t have endless free time either. What…

over-proofed sourdough loaf

Sourdough Mistakes: Why Your Loaf Is Flat, Dense, or Gummy (And How to Fix It)

There was a time when I genuinely thought I just wasn’t “good at sourdough.” I had flat loaves. Dense loaves. Loaves that looked beautiful on the outside but were gummy in the middle. I followed recipes carefully. I measured everything. I waited the recommended number of hours. And still… something was off. Now that I…

Blueberry bagels cooling on a counter

Soft & Chewy Sourdough Blueberry Bagels (Naturally Fermented Recipe)

When most people think of sourdough, they picture rustic loaves of bread. But sourdough starter is incredibly versatile — and one of my favorite ways to use it is in bagels. These sourdough blueberry bagels have the perfect balance of textures: a chewy crust from the traditional boil and a soft, airy interior thanks to…

Sourdough Starter scoop

How to Care for a Sourdough Starter

Feeding, Maintaining, and Preparing It for Baking One of the first questions new sourdough bakers ask is: “How do I keep my starter healthy?” At first, maintaining a sourdough starter can feel overwhelming. But once you understand the rhythm of feeding and fermentation, it becomes surprisingly simple. In my working kitchen, I bake dozens of…

Sourdough protein bars

Sourdough Protein Bars (15g Protein + Great for Active Starter or Discard)

If you haven’t heard already… you probably need more protein in your diet 😄. I’ve got a great option for you that doesn’t include eating a container of cottage cheese…lol. These sourdough protein bars are one of my favorite ways to use extra sourdough starter or discard and they come together quickly with simple ingredients..…

sourdough rise

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

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…

sourdough resting

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

👉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…

Chocolate chip cookies on a white plate.

Browned Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

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…

View of my Home Micro Bakery

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

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…

freezer-friendly sourdough pizza on a cutting board

Easy Sourdough Pizza Dough (Freezer-Friendly Recipe)

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…

Sourdough sandwich loaf

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

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.…

Bubbly sourdough starter jar on digital scale

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

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…

Cookies with autumn leaves on white surface.

Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Well, it’s that time of year! 🎃 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…

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