Category Archives: Sourdough

For my learning project, I dove headfirst into the world of sourdough, and let me tell you, it was way more than just mixing flour and water. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into an obsession with wild yeast, … Continue reading →

This past week was a whirlwind. Between parent-teacher conferences, the heartbreaking loss of a family friend, dance competitions, hockey wind-ups, and just the everyday chaos of life, I had to make the tough call—Crustopher had to take a little nap … Continue reading →

Sourdough crackers have quickly become a staple in my kitchen, and I now make them every week. They’ve become my go-to healthy snack, especially paired with some delicious hummus. Not only are they satisfying and packed with flavor, but they … Continue reading →

This week, my kitchen has been a whirlwind of measuring cups, muffin tins, and flour dust. In an effort to keep my sourdough discard from going to waste, I doubled down on muffins — literally! I whipped up a double … Continue reading →

The Joy (and Challenge) of Sourdough Bagels This was too good not to share right away! I recently dove into the world of homemade sourdough bagels, and let me tell you—Pinterest has been my best friend for recipes. That’s where … Continue reading →

This week, I took my sourdough journey to the next level by experimenting with my discard—and wow, what a game-changer! Instead of tossing the extra starter from my feedings, I put it to good use and made a batch of … Continue reading →

After two weeks away on vacation, I’m happy to report that Crustopher survived his fridge containment! Why Store an Established Starter in the Fridge? Once a sourdough starter is well-established, storing it in the refrigerator slows down fermentation, reducing the … Continue reading →

After weeks of carefully nurturing my sourdough starter from scratch watching it bubble, grow, and finally produce my very first successful loaf the thought of leaving it unattended for two whole weeks sent me into full-on research mode. I had … Continue reading →

On January 16th, I embarked on an adventure in sourdough, starting my own starter from scratch. By January 31st, I turned to Facebook for confirmation that my starter was ready to bake. The green light came when it had doubled … Continue reading →