My Sourdough Obsession
On my journey of learning to create a delicious loaf of Sourdough bread. You will find all the supplies, recipes, tips, and encouragement!
You need supplies to get started🥣
These are what I would call the basics... what you will need or find helpful in your sourdough journey!
This is the starter set I chose to begin my Sourdough journey!
King Arthur is a premium source of not only flour, but also recipes and tips to help along the way to creating your first loaf.
You need your bread baking vessel and it was suggested to me that cast iron creates a nice crispy loaf of sourdough! So this is the one I got!
In order to get your Sourdough started this Starter Jar set has all the tools you need to create your own Starter!
A kitchen scale is a must to make sure you always have the correct ratios of Water and Flour to start and feed your Sourdough Starter.
Sometimes you may just want a loaf of sandwich bread and it took me a bit to find a pan that can get the job done. I love this Wilton Long Loaf Pan because it gives great color to my bread and in the size I need.
Anyone that Bakes Sourdough bread knows that cutting the bread is not always fun. It sure does make you work to get that delicious bread. If you plan to get serious with your bread you may want to get something that will make slicing much easier!
Sourdough Starters are as unique as you
A few Sourdough Starter Recipies to help get you started. Each starter created is as unique as the environment it is created in. Some are created with blends of flour and other just plain ole unbleached white flour.
No need to complicate anything, so here is my go to basic recipe that I found. #Farmhouseonboone
King Arthur Baking has a spin on one of their starter recipes by using Pumpernickel flour.
If you want to just browse through some Great Sourdough Starter Recipes AllRecipies is a great place to start. There you will find different variations to find one that suits you.
Okay honestly speaking here not everyone has got the time to make their own Sourdough Starter but King Arthur Baking has blessed us with their own FRESH Starter that can get you started with baking right away.
If you don't want to keep feeding your favorite sourdough starter one way to keep it forever it to dehydrate your starter and then re-hydrate when you are ready to use it. It is a lot more simple than it sounds!
If you still do not have the time to start your own starter check into buying a dried sourdough starter. Right on the package they will show you how to hydrate so you can soon get started with baking! Apron Maven has different options for the type of...
Get baking with your Sourdough Starter
Here are some recipies to use that beautiful Sourdough Starter that you have created!
King Arthur Baking Extra-Tangy Sourdough Bread Recipe is great beginner recipe that makes 2 loaves…. This recipe is one of my Favorites!
Farmhouse on Boone has a fantastic recipe for Beginners! Each step is broken down making it easy. You will have delicious bread in no time. #Farmhouseonboone
Maurizio Leo From The Perfect Loaf has a delicious Whole Wheat Sourdough recipe that is definitely worth the time you put into it.
Here is a delicious recipe for Sourdough Rye Bread from #ThePantryMama it is a rustic and hearty loaf and she breaks down the process step by step.
Not looking for a hard and crispy round loaf… Lions bread has a wonderful recipe for a sourdough sandwich bread that it pillow soft!
Never too much Sourdough information
Tips, fixes, and general information that you may find helpful in your Sourdough journey!
The Let's Make Bread book by Ken Forkish and Sarah Becan is a fun way to absorb some Sourdough info. There are tips and recipes galore in this book.
If you have a question about your sourdough starter, the recipe, or just the process itself King Arthur Baking has a lot of topics to explore that can help you along the way.
The book Sourdough Culture by Eric Pallant is a fantastic read that is all things Sourdough. If you want to dive deep into the History of Sourdough finding some tips and recipes along the way this book is a must read!
Great question! The YouTube Channel Grant Bakes Shows the results from baking from both cold and room temp. Something to think about.
Learn from the more experienced and this hands down helps. Making Sourdough is not an easy feat and takes some practice to make the perfect loaf for you.
Mistakes happen and even the most skilled Bakers can have a flop. #TheRoseHomestead has this great video showing that unfortunately things happen and sometimes we don't know why!