Been experimenting with sourdough starters almost all of my life. I go in phase with the seasons of my life and I feel like I’ve finally mastered this game as I’ve entered my mid life. Here’s all the things sourdough!
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Whole wheat and Rye sourdough loaf
Tools for sourdough baking
Browned Butter Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Whole wheat and Rye sourdough loaf
All the good stuff used in recipes!
Wholesome and nutty sandwich bread
whole wheat and rye sourdough loaf
When making any high moisture breads, this is my go to
Bread Flour | King Arthur Baking Company
I used this brand for most whole wheat recipes. I usually go 50/50 with AP or Bread Flour. Otherwise a little too dense for my liking…. But if you like a heartier bread, use full strength!
Whole Wheat Flour | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
I keep a smaller bag of this rye flour to feed my whole grain sourdough starter and then also to sub out a portion of whole wheat flour when I want a richer tasting bread.
Organic Dark Rye Flour | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
Instead of sugar, try subbing out raw honey for sweetness and to invigorate the yeast in sourdough.
Pure Memphis Honey
Beer? In bread? Yes! Substitute for water (same ratio) and a more flavorful and fun bread.
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Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
Use as dusting for banneton basket or as a way to keep rustic dough from sticking to sides of container. Its lack of gluten prevents absorption.
White Rice Flour | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
For sourdough starter, by far the best flour. Great for multiple baking items. Always a staple
00 Flour Explained: What Is 00 Flour? - 2025
Only distilled unfloridated. You can use any brand!
Amazon Grocery Distilled Water 1 Gallon
Tools for sourdough baking
Any bench scraper will be good for moving dough, separating dough into mini loaves and general purpose.
Bench Knife | King Arthur Baking Company
Any brand will work. I like precut sheets best.
Parchment Paper
Use clear mason jars for storing sourdough starter. You can use a sharpie to draw a base line and note when your starter has risen to active phase! This is my favorite part too see the bubbles and activity
Ieavier Mason Jars Wide Mouth 24oz 6 Pack
So handy!
Dough Whisk
Browned Butter Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Full recipe and supplies for some outrageously good rolls
Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls - Made in Motherhood
Actually people will say “what the hell is this butter!?!” …it’s just that good. I buy it in the 2lb log. Use it in recipes, on toast, and it especially made for a beautifully browned butter in this recipe!
Sea Salt Butter | 8 oz
Never ever skimp or go imitation! Quality ingredients!
Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
Again, quality ingredients always makes a difference in flavor.
Ground Korintje Cinnamon
If you’re gonna do it… do it right!
How to Make Powdered Sugar Recipe
I love this damn thing. my mother in law passed it on to me 35 years ago!
