Fill your kitchen with the aroma of homemade baking. Discover rustic loaves, tender muffins, biscuits, and more. All made from scratch with simple pantry staples.
If you’re looking to grow your sweet & savory palette, this Roasted Grape and Onion Sourdough Focaccia is the answer. This is a less traditional take on the Tuscan flatbread Schiacciata con l’uva, meaning “crushed with grapes.” The tang of a long-fermented dough, the jammy sweetness of roasted grapes, and the deep, earthy richness of […]
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Drying sourdough starter might sound complicated, but it’s actually one of the easiest things you can do. If you’ve ever had a sourdough starter go bad, you know how frustrating it is to start over. The good news? There’s a simple way to protect it. Learning how to dry and store it gives you a
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Half whole wheat bread made in a bread maker is so easy. It’s soft enough for sandwiches, sturdy enough for toast, and full of that familiar sourdough flavor we all love. Best of all, it’s approachable. Even if you’re new to sourdough or baking with whole wheat flour. By using half whole wheat flour and
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There’s something incredibly comforting about pulling a warm loaf of sourdough bread out of your bread maker. This recipe is perfect for beginners because it combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with the reliability of yeast and the convenience of a bread machine. Whether you’re working with a ripe, bubbly starter or using up sourdough
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These easy homemade yeast rolls are a staple at Sunday suppers, holiday meals, and community potlucks. They’re impressive enough for special gatherings, yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner. With their golden-brown tops, tender pull-apart texture, and that classic buttery yeast roll flavor we all love, this is a recipe you’ll want to keep in
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If you’ve been wanting to bake a whole wheat sourdough bread that is soft, moist, and full of wholesome flavor, this recipe is your perfect starting point. Many bakers shy away from using only whole wheat flour, worried the loaf will turn out dense or dry. But with the right method and a bit of
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These griddle sourdough English muffins are hearty, flavorful, and a wonderful way to use up extra sourdough starter. There’s something special about waking up to the smell of homemade English muffins sizzling on a cast iron skillet. On the homestead, these little rounds of dough aren’t just breakfast. They’re part of the rhythm of life,
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This classic sourdough sandwich bread recipe is an easy recipe that delivers a perfect loaf every time, whether it’s your first try or you’re a seasoned baker. Using only simple dough ingredients: bread flour, whole wheat flour, water, salt, and a bubbly sourdough starter. This loaf has all the flavor benefits of wild yeast with
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These buttery soft pretzel bites are a delicious go-to treat. Warm from the oven, with a soft, chewy texture and a crisp golden crust. On the homestead, there’s something extra satisfying about making your own snacks from scratch. Whether you serve them with spicy mustard, a creamy cheese sauce, or even a little cinnamon sugar,
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Have you ever wanted to make your own homemade sourdough bread, but felt overwhelmed by all the steps and tools? I felt the same way the first time I tried to bake a loaf of bread from scratch. But let me tell you, this easy artisan sourdough bread recipe is the perfect recipe for beginner
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This French Apple Cake is a humble dessert brings out the natural sweetness of crisp apples while staying simple enough to make on an average weeknight. Yet special enough for any special occasion. When fall rolls in and the apple trees start offering their bounty, there’s nothing quite like baking up a homemade cake. Made
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These Sunny Island Carrot Cake Bars have become a favorite in our kitchen. Here on the homestead, we like to keep things simple, homemade, and full of flavor. They’re the perfect mix of homestyle comfort and tropical flair. A recipe that feels a little special without adding any fuss. If you’ve ever made traditional carrot
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These homemade cheddar cheese crackers are one of those little wins—a crunchy, cheesy, satisfying snack. The whole family loves these little bites. Around our homestead, we’re always looking for ways to trade store-bought staples for homemade versions that use simple ingredients and taste even better. Whether you’re packing snacks for a road trip, or
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If you’re raising a sourdough starter on your countertop and don’t want to waste a drop, these brown butter sourdough cookies are a delicious way to make good use of your discard. They’re simple, made with real ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, and full of rich, nutty flavor thanks to the browned
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A healthy sourdough starter smell is the foundation of delicious homemade sourdough bread. However, beginners often struggle with identifying whether their starter is thriving or failing based on its scent. My daughter and niece have both become quite good at growing their own fermented dough and coming up with lots of recipes for the discard.
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If you’ve ever enjoyed the soft, pillowy goodness of homemade naan bread at a restaurant, you’ll be thrilled to know you can make a quick and easy version right at home. Using simple ingredients and a hot skillet, this yogurt-based naan recipe delivers the same chewy texture and satisfying flavor without the need for yeast—or
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This easy recipe for old-fashioned cinnamon quick bread is one of our favorite things to bake on chilly mornings, and it’s perfect for sharing over a warm cup of coffee. There’s something incredibly comforting about homemade cinnamon bread, especially when it’s a quick bread recipe that fills the house with the cozy aroma of cinnamon
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If there’s a recipe that embodies fall, it’s these soft and gooey Brown Butter Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze. They’re made with rich browned butter, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of salted apple butter for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Topped with a creamy cinnamon maple glaze, every bite is full
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An easy sourdough starter is made from a mixture of flour and water that captures wild yeast from the environment, which will naturally ferment to become the base for many tasty sourdough breads. Creating your own sourdough starter is simpler than it seems, and with a few basic ingredients and a bit of time, you’ll
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