How to Bake Sourdough Bread in a Cast Iron Skillet
When I first started baking bread from scratch, I didn’t have a fancy Dutch oven or expensive bakeware. But I did have my trusty 10-inch cast iron skillet…
Simple Sourdough Bagels You Can Make in 1 Day!
Most sourdough bagels require an overnight rise. But let’s be real—not every day on the homestead (or in mom life) leaves room for that kind of timeline. So I created a shortcut recipe that still uses your bubbly starter, still gives you that classic bagel chew, and—bonus—you can make it start to finish in just one day.
How to Make Sourdough Without a Dutch Oven (Yes, It’s Possible!)
you absolutely can bake beautiful sourdough bread without a fancy Dutch oven. I’ve done it on baking sheets, in cast iron skillets, and even in an old pie dish!
Sourdough Starter & Fermentation Science Explained!
Sourdough isn’t just baking. It’s wild fermentation, kitchen science, and old-school magic all in one mason jar. And once you know what’s actually going on in that starter, everything about the process just makes more sense.
What to Feed Your Sourdough Starter and When to Feed It
If you’re wondering about Sourdough Starter and when to feed it, what kind of flour to use, and how to know if you’re doing it right you’re in the right place!
What’s the Difference Between a Starter and Discard?
If you’re just starting out with sourdough, the lingo can feel a little… weird. Starter? Discard? What am I discarding and why?
How Long Does It Take to Make a Sourdough Loaf Timeline!
It doesn’t take as much hands-on time as you think. Most of sourdough is just waiting around while your dough does the work—and with a little rhythm, you can totally bake fresh bread while wrangling kids, watering the garden, and flipping pancakes. Let me walk you through the full timeline, step by step.
Do You Really Need to Weigh Your Ingredients for Sourdough?
In this post, I’ll break it down in plain language so you can decide what works best for your kitchen and your schedule whether you’re baking with a digital scale or scooping flour with a mason jar lid.
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Sourdough Pancakes from Discard (Fluffy, Tangy, and Easy)
Sourdough pancakes have become a staple around here. Whether it’s a slow Saturday on the homestead, or a weekday morning when the kids are up before the sun, these are one of the easiest ways to turn “extra starter” into something good!
Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe for Beginners (No Kneading!)
Traditional sourdough bread involves lots of folding and stretching (which is great, but overwhelming at first). This version lets time do the hard work gluten develops slowly overnight while you sleep, so there’s zero kneading required.