Did you know that sourdough starter can be used as a tangy thickener for liquids like gravies, soups, chowders, stews, and sauces? The process is very simple, almost like a reverse roux. Sourdough Starter Thickening Process Instead of starting with flour and butter like you would for a traditional roux, you start with a room-temperature liquid …
Traditionally Leavened Sourdough
Organic sourdough recipes using lactic-acid fermentation and traditional wild yeast leavening techniques.
Sourdough and Spice Einkorn sourdough starter, butter, eggs, coconut sugar, oats, and the warm spices of Ceylon cinnamon and nutmeg come together in this soft, chewy, wholesome cookie. Einkorn, a Tender Ancient Grain Because of einkorn’s unique makeup, this low-gluten grain has desirable qualities when it comes to cookies, cakes, and pastries. It produces a …
Einkorn English Muffins Are Next-Level Flavor Einkorn wheat already has its own deliciously nutty and buttery flavor, but when shaped as an English muffin and cooked on a flat top griddle it takes on a whole new level of toasted-wheaty sweetness. This delicate fermented dough is made with whole milk, low-glycemic coconut sugar, salt, and 100% einkorn flour. This combination gives English …
Einkorn is understandably the hot and trendy ancient-grain flour for sourdough bread baking right now! In this short post I’ll explain why. Here, I’ll give you instructions for converting an existing starter to einkorn and a recipe for how to create your own einkorn sourdough starter from scratch. You’ll also get links to all the resources you need …
If you’re looking for a guide that will thoroughly explain how to make all your sourdough baked goods with organic, single-grain einkorn flour, then this is the article for you. I’m going to walk you through the steps of maintaining a pure einkorn sourdough starter, show you how to adjust regular sourdough recipes to accommodate …
Prepare yourself to be blown away by the smooth, rich texture of these sourdough brownies. Reminiscent of childhood brownie squares from the corner store, these fudgy real-food brownies give you all the pleasure without any of the guilt! The Versatility of Einkorn Flour in Sourdough Preparations I’m learning a lot about the versatility of einkorn …
These soft sourdough pumpkin dinner rolls are the perfect way to dress up your holiday table! Originally published on December 11th, 2020 Made with all-natural ingredients like puréed pumpkin or winter squash, eggs, milk, cream, and low-glycemic coconut sugar, this recipe uses my classic overnight fermentation technique for the best flavor, texture, and digestibility. I …
This seven-grain sourdough recipe is the perfect blend of ancient and heirloom grains for a robust wheaty flavor and a hearty, chewy texture. Master of the Grain I used my sourdough master recipe as the basic ratio for this heritage loaf. I opted for 34% sifted hard red wheat flour to build strength and give …
Einkorn: Not So Modern, Not So Difficult to Digest Many people who are sensitive to the gluten in modern wheat can enjoy ancient-grain einkorn wheat without issue. Einkorn has less gluten than its modern hybrid relatives, and souring the batter through fermentation breaks down gluten proteins even further. Interestingly, einkorn has never been hybridized and …
Dutch Chocolate Takes Center Stage This spectacular sourdough bread features a deep, dark, Dutch chocolate swirl that is perfectly balanced against the light sweetness of organic coconut sugar. The bread is made in two batches and then layered and rolled together to form a unique and natural swirling pattern. Not only beautiful to look at, …
These sweet and spicy sourdough molasses crinkle cookies are glittery, festive, and so much fun. The presentation is guaranteed to wow! Everyone from Santa to grandma will be begging you for the recipe (and a little sourdough starter) so they can make them too. This recipe was inspired by the sourdough chocolate chip cookies from …
Lucky you! You might have come home from Wise Traditions with one of my dehydrated sourdough starter babies. Or perhaps you are looking for a solid technique to revive some dehydrated starter that you acquired elsewhere. Either way, congratulations! You are about to embark on the wonderfully fulfilling adventure of homemade sourdough! Sourdough starter is …
Now that you have your starter in tip-top shape it’s time to play with this one recipe that can do oh-so-many things! People make sourdough so much more complicated than it needs to be. Sure, you can expand into more detailed and dramatic recipes as your skills progress, but don’t ever forget the humble roots …
Having a vigorous and healthy sourdough starter is the first step to baking great sourdough breads, rolls, muffins, and more. In this post I will walk you through the care of a new starter, help you determine how much starter to keep on hand, and outline the steps of feeding your sourdough starter in preparation …
Don’t Fear The Sourdough This is your ultimate guide to sourdough starter and becoming a super healthy sourdough baker extraordinaire! Sourdough can seem like a daunting baking challenge, but I’m writing this guide to show you how easy it is. I will explain what sourdough is, how it works, and how to make it work …
The wild and wistful blackberries are in full swing this month and this year’s crop are some of the plumpest I’ve ever seen. There is no better time than right now to pick these bountiful freebies and transform them into a traditional treat like humble, yet seductive, bread pudding. There is something so incredibly satisfying …