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    • A small mason jar sitting on the counter. There are two small take out containers sitting on top of the mason jar.
      How To Share Sourdough Starter [illustrated guide]
      If you have lovingly grown a sourdough starter from scratch, you might want to start sharing your sourdough starter with friends and family. I've put together this post to show you the easiest ways to share...

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    • Loaf of rustic sourdough bread sitting in a piece of parchment paper on a wooden board. There is a blue dish towel on the left and you can see the edge of a second loaf of sourdough on the right.
      Rustic Sourdough Bread [easy no knead method]
      This rustic sourdough recipe uses the most simple, no knead method to create a crusty loaf of sourdough bread, worthy of any kitchen table. It has a crunchy crust and soft crumb, the perfect combination for...

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    • Sourdough rye bread recipe shaped into a boule. The bread has been scored with a cross and has been dusted with rye flour to enhance the scoring.
      Sourdough Rye Bread Recipe [hearty + rustic]
      If you long to bake sourdough rye bread, but you're worried it might be too hard, then this easy sourdough rye bread recipe was written just for you. This delicious sourdough rye bread recipe uses a...

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    • Two jars of sourdough starter sitting on a white granite bench in front of a white tiled wall. The jar on the left has a yellow lid the sides of the jar are clean. The jar on the right has an orange lid and the sides of the jar are dirty.
      Should You Clean Your Sourdough Starter Jar?
      Have you ever wondered whether you have to clean your sourdough starter jar? The simple answer is you don't need to clean your sourdough jar. It's just not necessary to clean your jar all that regularly,...

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    • Sourdough bread dough sitting in a bowl with a hand stretching part of the dough upwards in a stretch and fold gluten development technique.
      Developing Gluten in Sourdough Bread: 8 Techniques You Must Know
      Developing gluten in sourdough bread is one of the most important parts of making sourdough bread. A strong gluten network can ensure that your dough doesn't stick to the banneton, has superior oven spring and doesn't...

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    • Loaf of sourdough Irish soda bread sitting on a board. There are a few slices of bread with butter and jam and a blue dish towel in the background.
      Irish Soda Bread Sourdough (quick sourdough recipe)
      This sourdough Irish Soda Bread recipe is very quick and easy to make. This version uses a traditional Irish soda bread recipe, but with the added depth of flavor your sourdough starter brings. You can use...

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    • What to do with leftover sourdough bread
      What To Do With Leftover Sourdough Bread (for less food waste)
      Let's look at how to use leftover sourdough bread so that we create less food waste. Hang on, there's no such thing as leftover sourdough bread you say? Well true, the loaves don't last all that...

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    • Small loaf of sourdough bread that has been sliced sitting in a cream enamel Dutch Oven surrounded by parchment paper.
      Small Batch Sourdough Bread
      This small batch sourdough bread is perfect if you're looking for a smaller loaf of sourdough that uses less flour, is easier to handle and is suitable for just 1 or 2 people. This small batch...

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    • Ziploc bag with label "Frozen Sourdough Starter Dec 22" sitting next to a baking tray with frozen sourdough starter pucks.
      Can You Freeze Sourdough Starter?
      You can freeze sourdough starter in an airtight container for up to a year without permanently damaging the starter. You don't have to feed the sourdough starter while it's frozen, which is a popular reason for...

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    • Buttermilk sourdough bread sitting on a wooden bread board
      Buttermilk Sourdough Bread
      Buttermilk sourdough bread is a great way to use up buttermilk from making your own butter. Adding buttermilk to sourdough bread increases the fat content in the bread giving you a velvety soft crumb and a...

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    • Jar of bubbly sourdough starter with a yellow lid being placed in an electric yogurt maker. It says 10hrs on the LED screen.
      How To Keep Sourdough Starter Warm
      Keeping your sourdough starter warm can make a huge difference to the quality of both your starter and the sourdough bread you bake. In fact, temperature can be the difference between a sourdough starter that rises...

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    • Is Sourdough Bread Vegan?
      Traditional sourdough bread made from 3 simple ingredients (flour, water and salt) is vegan and free from animal products. However, there are a number of things you need to look out for, particularly when buying sourdough...

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    • Stop sourdough crust going soft after cooling.
      Stop Sourdough Crust Going Soft After Cooling
      Does your sourdough crust go soft after cooling? It feels great when you remove it from the oven, only to collapse once the sourdough has cooled. Your sourdough crust goes soft after cooling because there is...

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    • Walnut Raisin Sourdough Bread that has been sliced and arranged so you can see the "bunny" in the bread. There is a black and white dish towel sitting in the background and a wooden butter knife to the right of the sliced sourdough bread.
      Walnut Raisin Sourdough Bread
      If you love fruit and nut bread, then you are going to love this walnut raisin sourdough bread. It's full of crunchy walnuts and juicy raisins guaranteed to tempt your tastebuds! This sourdough bread uses your...

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    • Loaf of orange cranberry sourdough bread that has been sliced. There is a whole orange sitting at the back of the bread.
      Orange Cranberry Sourdough Bread
      The smell of this orange cranberry sourdough bread baking will have you smiling, even before you taste it! There is something truly special about this flavor combination, it's a wonderful choice for the festive season but...

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    • Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bread
      Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bread
      If you love all things chocolate and sourdough, you're going to love how easy and tasty this chocolate chip sourdough bread is! It will make your taste buds sing. You'll need a happy, active sourdough starter...

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    • How To Make Multiple Loaves of Sourdough At Once
      Making more than one loaf of sourdough bread at a time not only saves time, it can also save you money! Since it takes the same amount of time and energy to make two loaves, as...

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    • Sourdough Bread with Everything Bagel Seasoning sitting on a wooden board with an ivory knife ready to spread the bread with butter.
      Sourdough Bread With Everything Bagel Seasoning
      This easy sourdough bread with Everything Bagel Seasoning is going to blow your mind - mainly because it's so easy ... but also because it's a taste sensation! All that oniony, garlicky, salty goodness ... on...

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    • Sourdough thumbprint cookies sitting in front of a bowl of raspberry jam. There is a red and white dish cloth in the background and a wooden box.
      Sourdough Thumbprint Cookies [with jam]
      These simple homemade sourdough thumbprint cookies are a great way to use up your sourdough discard or extra sourdough starter. You can ferment them a little before you bake them to get the health benefits or...

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    • Sourdough apple pie displayed on a round wooden tray. A slice has been cut from the apple pie and there is a silver pie slice sitting in the dish. The dish is surrounded by 5 green granny smith apples, a bowl of whipped cream and a dish with a serve of apple pie and whipped cream.
      Sourdough Apple Pie [with short crust sourdough pastry]
      This delicious sourdough apple pie with shortcrust pastry is sure to take pride of place on your table. Whether it's a Thanksgiving celebration or just a Wednesday night, this sourdough apple pie is flaky and buttery...

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    • Sourdough pie crust shown unbaked, before it goes into the oven. Starts have been cut out of excess pastry and stuck to the top of the pie crust.
      Sourdough Pie Crust [sweet or savory sourdough pastry]
      This is your go to recipe for making a sourdough pie crust for sweet pies or savory pies. This pie dough will be enough for a top and bottom pie crust (you can easily adjust it...

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    • Under fermented sourdough bread - the sourdough boule is in the Dutch Oven and shows that the scoring has split in places other than where it was scored.
      5 Ways To Tell If Your Sourdough Is Under Fermented ... and how to fix it
      Understanding when your sourdough is under fermented is such a good skill to have as a home baker. There are certain things you can look for to identify this issue. Under fermented sourdough bread is one...

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    • Sourdough stuffing baked in a white oven dish. Sitting on a wooden board with some herbs and an apple.
      The Best Sourdough Stuffing [Thanksgiving Favorite]
      Sourdough stuffing is a classic recipe and a side dish you'll want to include on your holiday table. The best part is you can use your very own homemade sourdough bread! This traditional sourdough stuffing recipe...

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    • Sourdough bread pudding with raisins baked in a blue casserole dish. It is on a wooden tray with a dish of whipped cream and a bowl of blueberries.
      The Best Sourdough Bread Pudding Recipe
      Homemade sourdough bread pudding is one of the most delicious desserts you'll ever make. And the best thing is that not only does it taste like a big warm hug, it's made with simple pantry ingredients...

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    • Sourdough sugar cookies decorated with white fondant stars sitting on a black wire rack.
      Sourdough Sugar Cookies [cut out + decorate]
      These simple sourdough sugar cookies make the perfect sourdough cookies to decorate for all occasions. You can use your sourdough discard to make these sweet sourdough cookies and they're a delicious way to get the kids...

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    • Buttery and flaky sourdough biscuits displayed on a wooden paddle smothered in apricot jam and butter.
      Sourdough Biscuits [buttery + flaky]
      There is something oh so comforting about baking flaky sourdough biscuits. This easy sourdough recipe will fill your kitchen with the most delicious aroma, not mention filling your belly with wonderful homemade comfort food. And all...

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    • Can You Use Yogurt To Make A Sourdough Starter
      Can You Use Yogurt To Make A Sourdough Starter?
      Have you ever considered using yogurt to make a sourdough starter? Using all natural plain yogurt when establishing a sourdough starter can lower the pH, creating an environment that discourages harmful bacteria and mold. The use...

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    • History of Sourdough Bread - Featured Image
      The History of Sourdough Bread
      The history of sourdough is one that dates back thousands of years, a time well before commercial yeasts were discovered. Fermentation is a process steeped in history and one which is common in many civilisations the...

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    • Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip or Spread sitting in a bowl in front of a loaf of sourdough bread.
      Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip or Spread
      This roasted red pepper cream cheese dip is ridiculously easy to make using just 2 ingredients. It works perfectly as a dip with your favorite crackers or spread on a fresh sourdough baguette. All you need...

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    • Olive Cream Cheese Spread
      Calling all olive lovers - you're to love this simple olive cream cheese spread made with your favorite olives and cream cheese mixture. A creamy olive dip that can be used as a savory olive spread...

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    • HOMEMADE EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING RECIPE USED ON A SOURDOUGH PUMPKIN BAGEL.
      Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe [reduced salt option]
      If you love Everything Bagel seasoning, why not learn to make it at home! Making this yummy bagel seasoning blend yourself means you can adjust the simple ingredients to your liking. This is particularly important if...

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    • SOURDOUGH BANANA WAFFLES
      Sourdough Banana Waffles or Pancakes
      Simple sourdough banana waffles that can be made in just minutes. And the best thing is that this easy batter can be used for waffles or pancakes! Perfect for a sweet sourdough breakfast treat or a...

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    • Sourdough bread dusted in cornmeal being tipped out of a banneton basket onto a piece of parchment paper.
      Stop Sourdough Sticking To Bannetons: A How To Guide
      Here's how to stop sourdough sticking to bannetons! Many people are scared away from using banneton proofing baskets for their sourdough because of the risk of their dough sticking. But what if I told you there's...

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    • TWO LOAVES OF SAME DAY SOURDOUGH BREAD NESTLED IN A CANE BASKET WITH A RED AND WHITE DISH TOWEL
      Same Day Sourdough Bread
      Many people ask me if they can bake sourdough in one day, so a same day sourdough bread recipe that still gives you great oven spring and sourdough flavor? The short answer is yes, you can...

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    • Sourdough Cornbread Muffins sitting in a muffin tray and served with whipped honey cinnamon butter
      Sourdough Cornbread Muffins
      Sourdough Cornbread Muffins are very easy to make with your sourdough starter. They don't take a lot of preparation and can be made in less than an hour, making it a great recipe to have in...

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    • Sourdough Elephant Ears dusted in cinnamon sugar. There is a dish of chocolate sauce and crushed walnuts in the picture too.
      Sourdough Elephant Ears
      Sourdough elephant ears are a take on the American fairground classic but in this version you add some sourdough starter or sourdough discard to give them a flavor twist! This sourdough fry bread is deep fried...

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    • A tray of orange cranberry sourdough muffins decorated with dehydrated orange slices and dusted with powdered sugar.
      Orange Cranberry Sourdough Muffins
      Make these easy sourdough orange and cranberry muffins using your sourdough discard. With a moist and tender crumb, they make the perfect make ahead Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfast on a cold morning with just the right...

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    • Different types of flour for feeding sourdough starters
      Can I Feed My Sourdough Starter Different Types of Flour?
      You can feed your sourdough starter different types of flour as long as the flour you're using is wheat flour or at least similar to wheat flour and gives your sourdough starter the starches it needs...

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    • HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH IN HOT AND HUMID WEATHER - PINTEREST IMAGE
      How To Make Sourdough in Hot & Humid Weather
      Understanding how to make sourdough in hot and humid weather can be a challenge - but one that is easily overcome when armed with the right knowledge. Living in Australia, I deal with hot and humid...

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    • long fermented sourdough bread fresh out of the oven and sitting on a piece of parchment paper on a cast iron Dutch Oven base
      Long Fermented Sourdough Bread
      This long fermented sourdough bread recipe brings together a complex depth of flavor with the nutritional health benefits of fermented foods. Long fermented sourdough bread takes a bit longer than other artisan style breads, but most...

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    • Jar of sourdough starter with a silver lid being held in a hand.
      Weirdest Sourdough Questions Answered
      Want to know the weirdest sourdough questions about sourdough baking and sourdough starters? You'll find the strangest sourdough questions answered here plus some random sourdough facts you might not have heard before. I've been teaching people...

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    • Baked cinnamon raisin sourdough bagels arranged on a black cooling rack.
      Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bagels
      If you're a keen sourdough baker, then you need to try these cinnamon raisin sourdough bagels. These deliciously chewy bagels are flavored with juicy raisins and fragrant cinnamon sugar making them even better than plain sourdough...

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    • SPICED PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE RECIPE - FEATURE IMAGE
      Spiced Pumpkin Cream Cheese Recipe [perfect for bagels + muffins]
      I thought I knew pretty much all there was to know about cream cheese. That is until I discovered this truly delicious spiced pumpkin cream cheese recipe. I created this recipe when I made these sourdough...

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    • A pile of sourdough rye bagels topped with ground oats.
      Easy Sourdough Rye Bagels
      If you love sourdough bagels, you've got to try these easy sourdough rye bagels. They bring the flavor and texture of nutritious rye flour to a traditional sourdough bagel. These delicious sourdough rye bagels have a...

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    • SOURDOUGH PUMPKIN WAFFLES
      Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles
      These tasty spiced sourdough pumpkin waffles are the perfect way to serve a hearty breakfast this fall. You can use sourdough discard or active sourdough starter. They only take around 20 minutes total time - from...

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    • Sourdough Pumpkin Bagels topped with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning.
      Sourdough Pumpkin Bagels
      If you are bagel lover, then these sourdough pumpkin bagels might just be your new favorite! Seriously, they have all the goodness of sourdough with a hefty pumpkin hit ... and you can top them in...

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    • Best pizza toppings for homemade pizza - this photo shows 6 homemade pizzas all with different toppings.
      Best Pizza Toppings for Homemade Pizza
      If you've gone to the trouble of making your own homemade pizza dough, you're going to want to use the best pizza toppings! There are literally hundreds of combinations of pizza toppings you could use, so...

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    • Sourdough Pizza Pockets - Feature Image
      Sourdough Pizza Pockets
      These sourdough pizza pockets are a fantastic way to create a super delicious snack the whole family will love! You might know these sourdough pizza pockets as something different - they could also be called sourdough...

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    • 2 pieces of fried sourdough pizza sitting on a pizza peel with a light blue teatowel to the right.
      Fried Sourdough Pizza Dough
      This quick and easy fried sourdough pizza dough might just be your new favorite way of using up leftover pizza dough! If you've never tried this delicious snack, you've just got to give it a go!...

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    • SOURDOUGH PIZZA ROLLS - there are 3 sourdough pizza rolls in this recipe with a bowl of marinara sauce to dip them in.
      Sourdough Pizza Rolls
      These easy sourdough pizza rolls are the perfect way to use up leftover pizza dough! Using just a few ingredients, you can create these portable pizza style rolls, filled with all the flavor of the best...

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    • Bread Dough VS Pizza Dough - Pinterest Image
      Difference Between Pizza Dough And Bread Dough
      Ever wondered about pizza dough vs bread dough? The fact is, there are differences between pizza dough and bread dough - but there are also plenty of similarities too! Understanding the differences between bread dough and...

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    • BREAD BAKING IN AN ELECTRIC OVEN VS GAS OVEN
      Baking Bread In An Electric Oven VS Gas Oven
      Is there really a difference in baking bread in an electric vs gas oven? If you're a bread baking lover like I am, when the time comes to get a new oven, there's a lot to...

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    • BEST EQUIPMENT FOR SOURDOUGH PIZZA
      Best Equipment for Baking Sourdough Pizza
      I make sourdough pizza almost as often as I bake sourdough bread! Truth is, it's a staple in my house ... my family just gobble it up! So after baking hundreds of sourdough pizzas, I thought...

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    • Best flour for sourdough pizza - pinterest image
      Best Flour for Sourdough Pizza: Is Tipo 00 Really Needed?
      Wondering about the best flour for sourdough pizza dough? You've come to the right place! Just like making sourdough bread, the quality and type of flour you use makes a huge difference to the outcome of...

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    • How long does sourdough bread last?
      How Long Does Sourdough Bread Last?
      Wondering how long does sourdough bread last? Sourdough bread will last for around 3 to 5 days if wrapped and stored correctly. But to enjoy sourdough at its best, it's recommended to consume it within 24...

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    • Does baking with ice give you better sourdough bread?
      Will Baking With Ice Give You Better Sourdough Bread?
      Many sourdough bakers swear by adding a few ice cubes to their Dutch Oven when they place the bread inside. But does this "ice trick" really deliver better sourdough bread? This article aims to show you...

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    Hi, I'm Kate! I’m the face behind The Pantry Mama and I want to help you bake delicious sourdough bread, no matter what your schedule. 
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