Some of the links for products below are affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you purchase through the link, but it does not affect the price to you, the customer. I made a version of this beautiful braided Easter egg bread for my book Celebrate with Bread Baking. However, I love this […]
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Irish-inspired Soda Bread Raisin Scones with sourdough discard (dairy-free)
Just the right amount of sweetness with a wholesome, fulfilling bite. Irish-inspired Soda Bread Raisin Scones made with sourdough discard are good year-round, but will make breakfast feel more festive during the month of March for those who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Not everyone celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, but in our family we make it […]
Irish-inspired Soda Bread with sourdough discard (dairy-free)
I hope you enjoy this sourdough version of the Irish classic. A more traditional version made with buttermilk can be found in my book Celebrate with Bread Baking! And it is SO easy to make! After the dough is mixed it sits out at room temperature 6-10 hours (or overnight) to ferment and rise before […]
Sourdough Jam-Filled Star Bread
Some of the links for products below are affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you purchase through the link, but it does not affect the price to you, the customer. I love the way star bread looks. It is so beautiful and the shaping process is so satisfying as this shape comes […]
Gingerbread Scones with Eggnog Icing (Sourdough Discard)
When I was creating recipes for my book, Celebrate with Bread Baking, one of the hardest recipes to make was a quick bread gingerbread that I deemed worthy of putting into the book. But when I made this mashup of two holiday favorite flavors into a tender scone…. I knew I’d found it. In fact […]
Naturally Fermented Pan Dulce Conchas (Sweet Shell Bread)
Some of the links for products below are affiliate links. I may receive a small commission if you purchase through the link, but it does not affect the price to you, the customer. This delicious sourdough based recipe is inspired by a non-sourdough version I made in my book Celebrate with Bread Baking! Pan Dulce […]
Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Before you hear any anecdotes or read the recipe, here is the info that I know that you need: TIMING Time required: Activating starter 6-12 hours Fermentation 3-5 hours Proofing 1.5-3 hours Baking 20-24 minutes Not only are these delicious and a traditional favorite, I love the meaning that I see in them. They are […]
Gingerbread Crackers (Sourdough Discard)
This is a great recipe for the holidays and fun to make big batches if you have enough sourdough discard on hand! You can increase recipe based on how much sourdough discard you have. I usually weight out the sourdough discard I’ve saved in the fridge then adjust the amounts based on that. See step […]
Cinnamon Twist Bread (Sourdough)
When there’s a family birthday, holiday morning, or celebration, this bread is always the favorite! Even through all the amazing breads we’ve tried for my books, we still come back to this bread. It looks beautiful and has the most delicious swirls of sweet cinnamon without being overly sweet. Use a large cast iron skillet […]
Sourdough Whole Wheat Challah Bread
This recipe is featured in the Holidays section of my book Everyday Bread Baking. You can learn more about my books here: https://livingbreadbaker.com/books/ Once I began using freshly milled whole wheat, I was excited to see how it would transform a recent family favorite: challah bread. The moisture of the starter, the water, oil, and […]