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11/04/2026

Did you know you can stitch your sourdough after shaping? Here are two simple ways to stitch your dough once it's in the banneton! These are just a couple of options—there are lots of ways to do it, and you can stitch in whatever way works for you.

But why stitch your dough? Stitching helps create surface tension, bring the dough together, and strengthen its structure so it can hold its shape better during its final proof and bake. It's a simple little step that can make a difference in how your loaf holds its shape!

11/04/2026

There’s just something so therapeutic about stretch and folds! It doesn’t take much time, but watching and feeling the dough stretch, strengthen, and come together is SO satisfying.

One of my favorite steps in the sourdough process! 🥖

11/03/2026

Whether you're feeding your sourdough starter or making a levain, here's a little tip: if you're eyeballing your measurements instead of using a kitchen scale, it's better to have a little extra flour than extra water!

Why? A slightly thicker starter is much easier to work with, while too much water can make your starter overly thin, runny, and harder to judge when it's rising and reaching its peak.

Also the flour is the FOOD that your starter eats, more food helps prevent acidity, and promotes a healthier starter!

You can always adjust with a splash of water, but adding too much at the beginning can throw off your consistency.

When in doubt, go a little heavier on the flour! 🥖

11/02/2026

Time to score and bake loaves 1 and 3 of my three-loaf autumn sourdough experiment! 🍁🍞

🤎 Loaf 1: Maple brown sugar cinnamon filling.

🎃🍫 Loaf 3: Pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and semi-sweet chocolate chips!

The maple filling definitely had a mind of its own and decided to ooze out during baking… BUT OH MY GOODNESS, it was SO tasty! 🤣

Both loaves turned out delicious, and I'm loving how these fall-inspired sourdough experiments came together!

Which one would you try first: maple brown sugar or pumpkin chocolate chip?! 👇🏼

11/01/2026

Two more loaves fresh out of the oven! 🍞🤎
Loaf #1: Maple brown sugar cinnamon filling 🍁
Loaf #3: Pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and semi-sweet chocolate chips! 🎃🍫
The maple filling definitely decided to ooze out during baking, but look how BEAUTIFULLY these turned out! 😍 I'm loving how these autumn-inspired sourdough experiments are coming together!
Now comes the hard part… waiting to cut into them! 🤣🫣
Which one are you most excited to see inside?!

10/31/2026

A little sourdough cleanup tip that can save your bannetons from mold! 🙌

After tipping out your dough, ALWAYS check your banneton and liner for moisture. In this video, mine were both pretty wet!

Here's what I do:
Linen liner: Let it air dry or toss it in the wash if needed.
Banneton: I set mine upside down on top of my oven while baking so it can dry completely before going back into my pantry.

Extra messy? You can even wash your banneton with dish soap. Just make sure it's COMPLETELY dry before storing!

I personally avoid putting mine IN the oven because I know myself… I'd absolutely forget it was in there and bake it to a crisp. 😂😂🫣

How do YOU dry out your bannetons? I'm always curious to hear what works for other sourdough bakers! 👇🏼

10/30/2026

Okay, I know I know… I baked loaf #2 FIRST! 🤣🫣 Don't ask me why!

This pumpkin sourdough had me nervous with how WET that pumpkin purée filling was, but somehow it baked up BEAUTIFULLY! 🎃🍞🤎

Made with my usual sourdough recipe (plus a little honey), pumpkin purée, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. And honestly? I'm SO happy with how it turned out!

Would you try pumpkin filled sourdough?! 👇🏼🍂

10/30/2026

Loaves 1 and 3 are out of the fridge and ready to bake! 🍁🍫🎃

Since these autumn-inspired sourdough loaves have fillings that could ooze out and make a mess, I’m using parchment paper instead of my usual dough sling! 🙌 That way, cleanup is easier, and I can simply toss the parchment if things get messy. 😂

And my favorite part? I reused a sheet of parchment from the night before! Waste not, want not. 🤎♻️

Would you reuse parchment paper, too? 👇🏼

10/30/2026

Loaf #3 of my THREE autumn-inspired sourdough experiments! 🍂🍞

Same pumpkin purée, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice filling as loaf #2… but this time I added SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS! 🍫🤎

This filling definitely wanted to escape! 🤣🫣 I did my best to keep everything contained, and now I’m crossing my fingers that the cold proof and bake go well! 🤞🏼

Will this be the winning fall flavor?! Stay tuned! 😍

10/29/2026

Loaf #2 of my THREE autumn-inspired sourdough loaves! 🍂🍞

Same sourdough recipe I usually use (with a little added honey!), but this time I’m adding pumpkin purée, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. 🎃🤎

Is it messy? ABSOLUTELY. 😂🫣 Am I still hopeful? You bet! 🤞🏼 Let’s see if this pumpkin-filled sourdough experiment actually works!

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