Sourdough Baking Guide
A practical guide to starter care, fermentation, timing, troubleshooting, and sourdough recipes—written for home bakers.
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Homemade Coffee Ice Cream (With Mix-In Ideas)
If you’re going to make homemade coffee ice cream, you do not want to be shy with the coffee flavor. Go bold with the flavor, then customize it with your favorite add-ins. About This Recipe To learn all about the basics of making homemade ice cream, check out my Vanilla Bean Ice Cream post. But first, let’s…
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Strawberry Muffins
These Strawberry Muffins are loaded with fresh berries and topped with a shortbread-style crumb that lets the fruit flavor shine. They’re mixed by hand in two bowls — no mixer, no fuss — and are just sweet enough to feel like a treat without crossing into cake territory. I’ve been baking a looong time, and…
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