Sourdough Baking Guide
A practical guide to starter care, fermentation, timing, troubleshooting, and sourdough recipes—written for home bakers.
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Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
Applesauce and rolled oats add flavor, moisture, and structure to these muffins. A chunky brown sugar–oat topping adds texture and just enough sweetness. You’ll Love This Easy Recipe This recipe is easy to make using the muffin method—a simple mixing technique that relies on pantry staples and minimal handling of the batter. With the muffin…
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Why I Bake with Oats So Often
I guess for some folks, a bowl of oatmeal is the breakfast equivalent of steamed broccoli. It’s something you eat because it’s good for you, but it’s not terribly interesting. Not me. I absolutely love oats in almost any form—from a warm bowl of barely sweetened oatmeal to just about any kind of bake. Oats…
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Hi, I’m Eileen
I’m Eileen Gray, a pastry chef who loves teaching people how to bake.
I believe that, with a little guidance and a good recipe, anyone can bake from scratch.
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