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Beginner Sourdough

Beginner-friendly sourdough recipes and guides designed to build confidence without overwhelm. These posts focus on simple methods, flexible schedules, and learning how sourdough works in real life.

Plated sourdough breakfast casserole with sausage gravy and cheese
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough | Sourdough Discard Recipes

Sourdough Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits, Sausage, and Gravy

Sourdough starter rising in a glass jar after feeding
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough

How to Maintain a Healthy Sourdough Starter (Without Overthinking It)

pouring water out of a mason jar into a white bowl
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough

Beginner Sourdough Basics (A Simple, From-Scratch Guide)

sliced banana bread on a white platter on a marble counter
Beginner Sourdough | Breakfast | Dessert | From Scratch Cooking | Sourdough | Sourdough Discard Recipes | Sweet Sourdough Baking

Easy Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

sourdough boule cut in a spiral pattern
Beginner Sourdough | Bread Making | From Scratch Cooking | Sourdough | Sourdough Bread Recipes

Easy Beginner’s No Knead Sourdough Bread Recipe (Unloaf Method)

jar of bubbly sourdough starter
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough | Sourdough Discard Recipes

How to Use Up Extra Sourdough Starter: A Recipe Round-Up & Preservation Tips

cast iron skillet of focaccia bread on a wooden counter
Beginner Sourdough | Fresh Milled Flour Baking | From Scratch Cooking | Side Dishes | Sourdough | Sourdough Bread Recipes

How to Make Focaccia with Overproofed Sourdough Bread

quart sized jar of bubbly active sourdough starter
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough

How to Freeze Sourdough Starter: A Step by Step Guide

dehydrated sourdough starter on an off white plate
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough

How to Rehydrate Sourdough Starter from Dehydrated 

Sourdough biscuits stacked on a tea towel with gravy
Beginner Sourdough | Breakfast | From Scratch Cooking | Sourdough | Sourdough Discard Recipes

Easy Flaky Sourdough Discard Biscuits (Buttery & No-Fail)

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  • About
  • Sourdough
    • Beginner Sourdough
    • Sourdough Bread Recipes
    • Sourdough Discard Recipes
    • Sweet Sourdough Recipes
    • Sourdough Baking Guide (From Scratch, for Real Life)
  • From Scratch Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Simmer Pot Recipes
  • Bread Making
    • Bread Basics & Techniques
    • Fresh Milled Flour Baking
      • Fresh-Milled Flour Guide: When to Grind, Bake, and Choose the Best Grains
    • Yeasted Breads
  • Gardening
    • Plant Care and Growing Guides
    • Growing Methods
  • Garden to Table Cooking
    • Spring Recipes
    • Summer Recipes
    • Fall Recipes
    • Winter Recipes
    • Preserving the Harvest
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