Irish Soda Bread—Not Just for St. Patrick’s Day
Irish soda bread is traditionally a quick bread made with baking soda, but when you leaven this with sourdough starter you will get even better flavor and results.
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Category: Holiday Bread
Martha Washington’s Sourdough Bread
In the latter part of the 18th century, Martha Washington, the first president’s wife’s handwritten recipes began circulating as a gift for newlywed family members. The pressures on her kitchen to host guests must have been enormous and bread was part of nearly every meal in her home.
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Steamed Sourdough Buns for the Lunar New Year
Today is the beginning of the Chinese New Year. Celebrations will last for 16 days, while the pubic holiday will run February 11th–17th. Food will be part of every families’ celebration and the most popular food for this holiday is steamed sourdough buns.
These buns are made with just wheat flour, water, and sourdough. And they have been made that way for centuries.
If you want to try making Steamed Sourdough Buns this is our recipe.
Cheesy Star Bread
Indulge in this festive Sourdough Cheesy Star Bread! This easy-to-follow recipe, inspired by Bob’s Red Mill, features layers of sharp cheddar cheese and flavorful everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat, this pull-apart bread is sure to impress. Find the full recipe with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips in this blog post
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The Warmth of Sourdough, the Joy of the Holidays
This holiday season, elevate your feast with the timeless tradition of sourdough baking. From classic loaves to festive treats, discover the joy of homemade sourdough and share the warmth with loved ones.
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Christmas Cut-out Cookies Made With Real Butter
Sue Alder’s Sourdough Christmas Cut-out Cookies and her story about cut-out cookies made with butter from sixty years ago adapted for sourdough
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Sourdough Baking: Holiday Edition—a Review
Discover the joy of sourdough baking with Kim and Char Simmerman’s “Sourdough Baking: Holiday Edition.” This little cookbook offers a collection of festive recipes, from classic sourdough bread to creative holiday treats. Learn the science behind sourdough, care for your starter, and embrace the warmth of homemade baking. Perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers.
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Elevate Your Thanksgiving Holiday This Year With Sourdough
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. This year, why not take your holiday feast to the next level with the unique flavor and texture of sourdough? From savory appetizers to decadent desserts, sourdough can transform your Thanksgiving meal into a truly memorable experience.
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Fall Baking With Pumpkin Power for Sourdough Lovers!
It’s National Pumpkin Day (October 26th)! Let’s celebrate this versatile fall fruit by baking up some delicious sourdough treats. From classic Harvest Pumpkin Bread to delightful Pumpkin Sourdough Scones, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss our easy-to-follow recipe for Sourdough Quick Bread, perfect for beginners. For a fun twist, try our mini Pumpkin Sourdough Waffles or a decadent Pumpkin Sourdough Bread Pudding. Why sourdough and pumpkin? Sourdough adds a tangy flavor and improves texture, while pumpkin is packed with vitamins and fiber, perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. Let’s get baking! Visit our blog to find detailed recipes and helpful tips. Happy baking and Happy #NationalPumpkinDay!
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SOURDOUGH UKRAINIAN EASTER PASKA
The practice of making Paska for Easter can be traced back to the earliest days of the Orthodox Christian church which traditionally offers a sweetened “communion” bread during its celebrations. In this recipe adapted for sourdough, our enriched dough has butter, eggs, and milk, is flavored with fresh citrus zest and is loaded with golden raisins.
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7 Great sourdough Recipes for the Holiday Season
There are literally hundreds of recipes out there for great seasonal holiday sourdough bread, but here are just seven that we recommend for the season: Sourdough Brioche Rolls, Buttery Sourdough Biscuits, Pumpkin Sourdough Bread Pudding,Sourdough Pie crust, Sourdough Stuffing, Walnut Cranberry Sourdough Bread, and Sourdough Bread-art Turkey
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Sweet 4th of July Focaccia
Focaccia can be savory or sweet. This sweet chocolate cake like focaccia is delicious and very easy to decorate for holidays. In this post we have decorated the bread to look like a US Flag
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