Sourdough and Other Fermented Foods
Mom’s Orange Blossom Rolls
Mom's rolls are soft, citrusy, and sweet - perfect for a spring day. Now with an added sourdough tang! Luckily for me, my Mom was a child of the 1950's. She followed the expectations of that era and pored her heart and soul into being a wife and mother. A big part of...
Sourdough Ciabatta Bread
Ciabatta is a soft Italian bread, often used to make paninis. We base our version on a traditional sourdough starter, giving the Ciabatta a tangy flavor.
Quick Sourdough: Blueberry Muffins
Use extra sourdough starter – make these quick blueberry muffins.
Make blueberry muffins at home for less fat and sugar, but much more flavor!
Quick Sourdough: Keep Your Friends Cake
Quickly turn extra ripe sourdough starter into delicious cake.
Update traditional German Friendship Cake for today’s healthier lifestyle.
Oolong Peach Kombucha
Make your own kombucha at home using fresh, seasonal peaches. Once or twice a year I make a big batch of kombucha. Don’t get me wrong, I drink kombucha all year - but usually I purchase a commercial brand at the grocery store. When summer peaches are at their peak...
Best Ever Sourdough Oatmeal Bread
One of the easiest, and most gratifying, urban homesteading projects is making sourdough bread. Sourdough bread has much more flavor than a regular straight bread. For some, the extra flavor, or sourness, is an acquired taste. For others, it sings on our tongue and...
Make Your Own Sourdough Belgian Waffles
Waffles + Sourdough = Luxurious Breakfast! Belgian waffles are a delight. I love the deep crags filled with melting butter and warm syrup. Traditional Belgian waffles are made with a yeast dough, as opposed to “regular” waffles which are made with baking powder. So...
Sourdough Pfefferneusse Cookies
Make a big batch of these not-too-sweet cookies this weekend. They will last all through the holidays. It's interesting how many of our Christmas traditions originated in Germany. The Christmas tree, marzipan, and these delightfully spicy cookies known as "pepper...
Spring Herb Sourdough Bread
How to Revive a Dead Sourdough StarterHomemade sourdough bread made with whole grain Kamut flour and delicate herbs. I’ve been on a sourdough bread kick again lately, making some of my favorites like Best Oatmeal Sourdough and Sourdough Banana Bread. But last week I...
