Sourdough Resources — Bread & Basil

This Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Muffin recipe is an easy way to use your sourdough discard in a sweet and flavorful treat.

Sourdough Discard Recipe, Baked TreatsJulia EstradaNovember 3, 2022sourdough, sourdough recipe, sourdough discard, sourdough muffins Comments

Baker's Math 101: How to do Baker's Math

Baker’s math may seem intimidating, but learning how to do the simple formula will make your bread baking much easier in the long run. In this guide, you’ll find a full breakdown of how to do baker’s math with multiple examples so that you can calculate your dough formulas with confidence.

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Cheddar Cheese Sourdough Crackers

A nostalgic classic just got a sourdough upgrade. These Cheddar Cheese Sourdough Crackers are simple to make, have a great shelf life, and most of all, pack delicious cheesy flavor into every bite. If you’ve never tried making your own crackers before, these copycat Cheez-It sourdough crackers are a great place to start.

Sourdough Discard RecipeJulia EstradaApril 11, 2021sourdough, sourdough recipe, sourdough discard, sourdough crackers, crackers, homemade crackers, sourdough discard crackers Comments

Light Whole Wheat Sourdough

This whole wheat sourdough is one of my most frequently made recipes, and I hope it can become one of yours, too. With 20% whole wheat, the flavor of this bread is nutty, slightly sweet, and tangy, but the dough is not too difficult to handle. If you’ve never tried making your own sourdough bread before, start with my Beginner’s Sourdough Recipe and check out the Sourdough Baking Glossary for helpful tips for newbies.

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Sourdough Garlic Grissini (Crunchy Breadsticks)

These crunchy Garlic Grissini utilize sourdough starter discard and a bit of yeast to create a light, crispy breadstick. Full of roasted garlic and sprinkled with garlic powder, serve these with your favorite olive oil for dipping and assorted cheeses for a stand-out appetizer or snack.

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Beginner's Sourdough Recipe and Guide

This is a basic sourdough recipe designed for beginners. Learn how to make sourdough bread with this helpful guide.

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Sourdough Starter: Printable Recipe

This is the printable, quick-start version of my free, full-length guide, Sourdough Starter: Everything You Need to Know.

RecipeJulia EstradaNovember 22, 2020sourdough, sourdough recipe, sourdough starter, sourdough starter recipe Comment

Mini Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Rolls

These delightfully spiced sourdough rolls are 100% naturally leavened with sourdough starter. Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, these rolls have just a hint of sweetness and would pair beautifully with dinners such as soup or a hearty fall salad. Or, toast them and slather with butter and a drizzle of honey for a delicious breakfast.

RecipeJulia EstradaOctober 19, 2020pumpkin, pumpkin spice, sourdough, pumpkin sourdough, pumpkin spice sourdough, sourdough brad, sourdough bread, sourdough recipe, sourdough rolls, mini pumpkin bread Comments

Lemon Poppyseed Sourdough Discard Muffins

These bright, zingy muffins are the perfect start to any day. Sourdough discard adds to the tanginess and texture of this recipe, complimented by the use of lemon juice, zest, and extract and a crunchy lemon sugar topping.

Recipe, Sourdough Discard RecipeJulia EstradaJune 17, 2020 Comments

Sourdough Baking Glossary

This alphabetical sourdough glossary will teach you all the must-know terminology and techniques to become a confident sourdough baker. Includes videos!

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Sourdough Starter: Everything You Need to Know

This comprehensive guide contains a recipe to make sourdough starter along with tons of helpful tips, videos, and images. Read it A-Z or reference as a quick guide—you’ll have a happy, thriving starter in no time.

Guide, RecipeJulia EstradaApril 26, 2020sourdough, sourdough starter, guide, sourdough starter FAQ, sourdough starter 101, naturally leavened, wild yeast, how to make sourdough starter Comments

Brown Butter, Rye, and Banana Sourdough Crumb Cake

This cake is deeply rich and flavorful thanks to ultra-ripe bananas, nutty rye flour, toasty browned butter, and tangy sourdough discard.

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