Sourdough Baking for Beginners

Makivnyk – Sourdough Poppy Seed Crescent Back to baking things that are “Ukrainian-inspired” although this could also be Polish, Hungarian, Slovak, Czech, or from the Baltics (did I cover everything?!?) …. this is Makivnyk : a sweet, poppy seed filled sweet bread, with a dough similar to a cinnamon roll, although not nearly as sweet […]

Sourdough potato doughnuts I think making doughnuts is my second favorite thing after bread. There’s something so satisfying about the whole process. Watching them blow up in the hot oil makes me so happy. Especially when you try to flip them over and you struggle to do so because they are so round and plump […]

Sourdough Cream Filled Doughnuts Recipe Sourdough cream-filled doughnuts are a delightful twist on the classic pastry. These treats combine the tangy flavor of sourdough with a rich, creamy filling, creating a delectable dessert that’s hard to resist. One of the secrets to their exceptional texture is the tangzhong method, a technique borrowed from Asian baking […]

Sourdough Baguettes Recipe Making sourdough baguettes at home is a rewarding culinary adventure that yields delicious, crusty bread with a chewy interior. This recipe takes you through the intricate process of creating these classic French loaves, offering the satisfaction of baking bread that rivals your favorite bakery. The appeal of homemade sourdough baguettes lies in […]

No Knead Focaccia This no-knead focaccia recipe is for the most novice baker and requires minimal effort. If you can stir a few ingredients in a bowl, you are capable of making one of Italy’s most delicious foods. Course:Bread Cuisine:Italian Servings:1 Prep Time:10minutes minutes Cook Time:40minutes minutes Resting Time:12hours hours Total Time:12hours hours 50minutes minutes Equipment Measuring Cups + Spoons Bread […]

Pull Apart Lemon Poppy Seed Bread The Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is soft and tender and covered in a sweet vanilla drizzle. This bread makes a great addition to any breakfast or brunch and it is just as good as a midday snack! WHERE IS THE LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD RECIPE? If you’d rather skip […]

How To Maintain Sourdough Starter You have created Easy Sourdough Starter and now it is time to maintain it. Below are the simplified steps in sustaining a healthy sourdough starter for years of sourdough baking. Course: Bread Cuisine: American Keyword: How To Feed Sourdough Starter, How To Maintain Sourdough Starter Ingredients 150 grams flour *see Note #1 below 150 grams filtered water Instructions […]

Easy Sourdough Starter   What is Sourdough Starter Very simply, sourdough starter is a fermented mixture of two ingredients, water and flour. Wild yeast found in flour flourishes when added to water and is allowed to rest in between feedings. This approach is the old fashioned way of making bread that has been done for […]

Kalamata and Castelvetrano Olive Sourdough This beautiful, crusty artisan-style olive sourdough bread is packed with not one, but two different kind of olives: Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives. Maximum flavor in every slice! If you’re looking to experiment with adding inclusions to your homemade sourdough bread, this detailed guide is a perfect starting point. We’ll be covering my favorite method […]

Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread This post may contain references to products from one or more of our advertisers. Oh Sweet Basil may receive compensation when you click on links to such products. One reader says: I followed the directions precisely, and this loaf baked beautifully! Amazing flavor when you use high quality ingredients. Wish I […]