Sourdough Baking Guide
A practical guide to starter care, fermentation, timing, troubleshooting, and sourdough recipes—written for home bakers.
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Recipes that Use Buttermilk
Buttermilk is an invaluable baking ingredient because it tenderizes, moisturizes and flavors baked goods. But I also just love the idea of baking with buttermilk. It’s a homey, old-fashioned ingredient that conveys comfort, tradition and true scratch-baking. Why Buttermilk Is One of My Favorite Baking Ingredients Buttermilk has a permanent spot in my refrigerator. I…
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Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bagels are chewy, crusty and properly dense New York style bagels. They’ve got an extra depth of flavor thanks to the sourdough starter, plump raisins and a good dose of fragrant cinnamon. About this recipe If you carefully follow this recipe you can make a good sourdough cinnamon raisin bagel at home….
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Hi, I’m Eileen
I’m Eileen Gray, a pastry chef who loves teaching people how to bake.
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