Friday, March 25, 2011

Link Love: Sourdough!


Sourdough is a glorious, lively beast. I bought myself a 100 plus year old Alaskan sourdough starter a little while back, then spent a few weeks moving the packet around my counter- hoping its presence would either inspire or terrify me into re-hydrating it.

Once I started it- I knew I was doomed. I have since become obsessed with everything sourdough. I made pancakes last weekend, and ate 9. I usually can stomach 2-3 before I find them boring and heavy. Sourdough pancakes are like little tart and fluffy pancakes of love. Paired with real maple syrup and fatty salty smokey pepper bacon- there aren't too many things in life that can compare.

If you don't have a sourdough starter and would like to grow your own- this is a great resource- he also includes instructions on feeding and maintaining your sourdough as well as a basic sourdough bread recipe to get you started.


- Basic Whole Wheat Sourdough Tortillas from GNOWFGLINS seem delicate and simple- they'd make a good homemade substitute for crêpes.

- King Arthur Flour seems to have the go-to recipe for Sourdough English Muffins. This recipe makes a lot- but the leftovers can be frozen.



- Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls have been on my radar from day one. I'm obsessed with them- I just need to find time to make them! Dog Island Farm has a simple and well written recipe.


- Sourdough Pancakes from Joy the Baker result in a bit of a thin batter- but reading through the comments should instill nothing but confidence. I'm going to try these this weekend, for a little change of pace (I said little).

- Finally- Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies are simple and don't require much work ahead of time. I really love this idea.


Have you ever worked with sourdough? What are your favorite recipes?
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3 comments:

  1. BrittanyMarch 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Yay! I am so glad you posted this, as I have the same starter now and haven't done anything with it!

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  2. RachelMarch 27, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks for the link love!

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  3. GirdgirlMarch 27, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Hey, you're pulling me out of my kitchen... Just finished baking my weekly loaf. It's been a journey to get it just right. Out of about 15 loaves, I think 2 I've been happy with. Today was one. I've found keeping my starter thicker for bread and thinner for pancakes works best for me. I'm not so good at mixing flours yet - the bread is often too heavy or doesn't rise well. I'm using some "white whole wheat" now, and it works great. The bread I bake in a dutch oven with the lid on for 30 min. and then about 2-5 with out to brown it up. Then I find it keeps best in a brown bag, not it plastic or in the fridge. But it still only lasts for a couple of days before it's too dry. I do love baking with the bubbly mass too. enjoy

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