Sourdough Baking Guide
A practical guide to starter care, fermentation, timing, troubleshooting, and sourdough recipes—written for home bakers.
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Seasonal favorites and reader-loved recipes, curated for every baker.
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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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Lemon Swiss Roll Cake
Lemon Swiss Roll Cake is light, airy, and full of bright citrus flavor. A soft chiffon sponge wrapped around tangy lemon curd makes a simple but truly lovely dessert—and it’s a great make-ahead recipe. What’s So Great About This Recipe? This cake celebrates lemon in the best way: a thin, tender sponge rolled around a…
The Baker Behind the Recipes
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.
Baking Sense isn’t just a recipe site — it’s a place to learn the art and science of baking.
