Vanessa Chenoweth

9 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

0 saved

2

11

Baked a loaf of sourdough this afternoon

#sourdough #sourdoughlife

2024/12/29 Edited to

Sourdough is not just a type of bread; it's a culinary experience that connects us to age-old traditions. To achieve that delightful tang and chewy texture, start with a well-fed starter. The longer fermentation process enhances the flavor and makes the bread easier to digest. Many bakers prefer using bread flour for a better rise and crust. To maintain moisture, consider using a baking stone or Dutch oven; both help create that perfect crust while keeping the inside light and airy. Additionally, keep in mind the importance of autolyse, rest periods, and adequate kneading to develop gluten structure. There are numerous variations to explore, from adding herbs and cheese to seeds and nuts. For troubleshooting tips, consider factors like temperature, humidity, and ingredient ratios to master your baking. Happy baking and enjoy your sourdough journey!

11 comments

lemon1722923417

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Related posts

Easy No Knead Sourdough Sandwich Loaf 🥪

Easy No Knead Sourdough Sandwich Loaf This is such an easy sourdough bread recipe that is great for beginners or if you want something more hands off! 👩🏻‍🍳INGREDIENTS: 65g active sourdough starter (my sourdough starter is available for purchase on Etsy if interested) 300g warm water 40g ho

1089 likes

🥐✨ Croissant-Style Sourdough Loaf

Ingredients: • 100g active starter • 300g warm water • 500g bread flour • 10g salt • 1 stick frozen butter, grated Starter + water + flour → mix & rest 30 mins. Add salt Stretch & fold 3 times every 30 mins Roll into a large rectangle. Sprinkle grated frozen butter evenly. Fold

2 likes

A sliced croissant cinnamon swirl sourdough loaf is displayed on parchment paper, revealing its layered interior with cinnamon sugar swirls. The image highlights the name of the bake.

A hand holds a piece of the croissant cinnamon swirl sourdough loaf, showcasing its golden, flaky, and glazed crust. The text emphasizes how the crust shattered upon slicing.

A close-up view of the interior of the croissant cinnamon swirl sourdough loaf, held by a hand, highlights its soft, layered texture and visible cinnamon sugar swirls, described as 'flaky layers yummy'.

Croissant Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Loaf

I baked a flaky cinnamon swirl croissant loaf and this might be one of my favorite bakes yet. The outside shattered when I sliced it, but the inside stayed soft, layered, buttery, and full of cinnamon sugar swirls. Baking it covered first with steam gave it that dramatic oven spring, then I fini

26 likes

This loaf is for Central TX Flood Relief

The kind of glow up I prefer 💅 #sourdough #flooding2025 #giveback #donation #baker Dallas

24 likes

A sourdough discard lemon loaf with a lemon glaze is presented on a white plate, accompanied by a fresh lemon slice. The glaze drips onto the plate. Text overlays read 'SOURDOUGH Discard Lemon Loaf' and 'lemon8 @itsamess_momma'.

Sourdough Discard Lemon Loaf 🍋

What can I say, I LOVE all things lemon. 🍋 😋 who knows, maybe that’s why I love @Lemon8 US This is one of my go to sourdough discard recipes for a delicious Leon loaf every time. Sourdough Discard Lemon Loaf •227 grams unsalted butter melted, about 1 cup •2 Tablespoons lemon zest about 2 la

114 likes

First ever loaf of sourdough!

#sourdough #sourdoughbaking #firsttime

7 likes

Funfetti Sourdough Loaf

🎉🍞 Funfetti Sourdough Loaf = birthday cake meets artisan bread 😍 Had to try this colorful sourdough inspired by @YoBreadLady + adapted from @SourdoughBrandon ✨ Recipe ⬇️ • 450g bread flour (KA) • 50g whole wheat flour • 125g starter • 325g water • 10g salt • 75g sprinkles • 1 tsp vanilla

7 likes

A freshly baked, round loaf of fast-rise sourdough bread with a golden-brown, crusty exterior dusted with flour, resting on parchment paper on a wooden surface. Text overlays read 'Sourdough' and 'LOAF', with decorative fall-themed graphics.

Pretty Fast Rise loaf of Sourdough 🧡

Today I made a really nice loaf of fast rise sourdough from the TikTok account Bread Smart. It was fantastic, super cozy, easy, and went great with my potato soup today. - 3 ½ cups (420g) AP flour (+ more for flouring the surface) - 3 tsp (18g) kosher salt - 1 ½ cups (360ml) water - 1 ¾ tsp (

10 likes

Same day sourdough loaf

Same day sourdough recipe! * added garlic and oregano to mine but if you just want to make a plain loaf skip adding the inclusions during the shaping process* 29 Ingredients -125g active starter -363g filtered water -12g salt -500g bread flour Instructions: 1. Mix water, starter, and salt

43 likes

Made to Order Sourdough Artisan Bread and Baked Goods in North Salt Lake, Utah

Emma’s Bread of Life 🍞🥖 Quality Organic ingredients used for each loaf of bread and baked goods! My starter Emma who is made from King Arthur’s Organic Unbleached Bread Flour is 1 yr old and very strong and active. Baked with love, home baked goodness in every bite 🩷 Everything is Made to Orde

0 likes

A sliced sourdough croissant loaf on a wooden surface, revealing its open crumb structure. An overlay note reads, "The secret to the perfect croissant loaf no one talks about. Tried a new method and it changed everything. HERE'S THE HACK."

A person holds a golden-brown, spiral-shaped sourdough croissant loaf. An overlay text explains that a previous loaf lacked butter pockets because the butter melted inside.

A mound of raw dough sits on a floured surface, with two bannetons in the background. Overlay text describes changing butter addition to the 3rd and 4th stretch and fold, and keeping the dough in a cold area.

How I Perfected My Sourdough Croissant Loaf

Tried something different with my croissant loaf, and it turned out better. Here's what I did differently... Recipe variations: 100g starter 350g water (I put cold water straight from the fridge) 500g bread flour 10g salt 1 stick of frozen butter grated (I used a better brand this time

36 likes

Espresso Chocolate Chip Sourdough

This espresso chocolate chip sourdough loaf has Deff made its way into my regular baking rotation 🤤 ➡️ 150 g active sourdough starter (100% hydration, at peak) ➡️ 275 g water ➡️ 50 g freshly brewed espresso, cooled ➡️ 500 g bread flour ➡️ 10 g fine sea salt ➡️ 25 g brown sugar ➡️ 1 tsp van

11 likes

Strawberry Sourdough Loaf

I wasn’t trying to be perfect with this one. I started with my usual sourdough base, folded in real strawberries, to see how it would turn out. What came out was this blush pink loaf with a soft, airy crumb and just enough strawberry to notice without turning it into dessert. Ingredients: •

12 likes

A freshly baked, golden-brown sourdough loaf with scored marks on its crust rests on a metal cooling rack. Sunlight illuminates the bread, which is placed on a speckled granite countertop. A clear glass bowl is visible in the background.

Baked my first sourdough loaf!

I baked my first sourdough loaf yall!! Im so proud of myself. #sourdough

2 likes

Classic buttermilk sourdough loaf - part 1

Classic buttermilk sourdough loaf - part 1 😍🍞 There needs to be a sourdough emoji 🥲 (Double if making 2 loaves) 480g (960g) homemade buttermilk 600g (1200g) bread flour (i substitute 50g with dark rye flour) 12g (24g) salt 100g (200g) starter Splash of water #sourdough #buttermil

12 likes

Simple Sourdough loaf recipe

400 grams of bread flour 200 grams of water 100 grams of active starter 20 grams of sugar 20 grams of olive oil 8 grams of salt •Combine everything in a bowl and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms. •Cover and let it rest for 1hr •1 set of stretch and fold, rest 1 hour. (Do this 2 ti

14 likes

Peach Cobbler Sourdough loaf

Dough •100 g starter •350 g water •475 g bread flour •10 g salt •30 g sugar •1 teaspoon cinnamon Let set covered 45 mins For the first set of stretch & folds I added in •freeze dried pieces of peaches •granola (I made some the night before) •Carmel bits Let your heart guide

3 likes

Strawberry Sourdough Bread

--- ✨ Strawberry Sourdough Bread – A Fruity Twist on Homemade Baking 🍓🍞 Discover the perfect balance of tangy sourdough and sweet, juicy strawberries with this irresistible bread recipe. Baked with natural sourdough starter, this loaf is soft inside, crusty outside, and filled with fruity burst

23 likes

My First Sourdough Loaf (And I’m Officially Hooked)🤍🥖

Just a few days ago, I had no idea what a sourdough starter was. Today, I baked my very first loaf. One of the reasons I started The Homestead Diaries was to learn real homesteading skills from the very beginning—and document every success (and mistake) along the way. If you’re learning to

3 likes

Viral Sourdough Croissant Loaf 🤤

Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share this viral sourdough croissant loaf inspired by Amy Bakes Bread. It’s the perfect combination of flaky, buttery, and tangy goodness. Here’s how I made it: You’ll need: - 125g of active sourdough starter - 350g water - 525g bread flour - 10g salt

16 likes

Sourdough sandwich loaf

#sourdoughrecipe #sourdoughlife #sourdoughseason

124 likes

A perfect loaf of sourdough

#sourdough #sourdough bread #fyp #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughlife

2 likes

Slice my cinnamon & brown sugar sourdough loaf!

This weekend I baked my first inclusion loaf - and it was a success! #freshlemon8 #sourdough #sourdoughbread #sourdoughbaking #cinnamonsugar

12 likes

my first sourdough loaf 🍞

here’s what i did 350 g warm water 100g active starter mix together then add 500g bread flour 10g salt mix until shaggy dough set aside for 30 minutes stretch and fold i did 4-5 rounds of stretch and folds ever 30 minutes to 1 hour bulk ferment 4 hours on counter shape and place int

6 likes

Blueberry cream cheese loaf 🫐

250g starter 725g warm water 1000g bread flour 25g salt I used two blocks of cream cheese and an 18 oz container of blueberries 🫐 for the inclusions. Add warm water and starter and mix til bubbly 🫧 Then I add my salt and bread flour and mix until I get shaggy dough. Let sit one hour

183 likes

A golden-brown, freshly baked loaf of sourdough bread with visible scoring marks on its crust, resting on a baking mat. Text overlay reads: "Baked my first loaf of Sourdough Bread tonight. 🤗"

Baked my first loaf of Sourdough Bread tonight. 🤗

1 like

Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole

🍌🍞 Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole – Weekend Brunch Hero! 💛🍽 Sweet, soft, banana-packed breakfast perfection that’s prepped the night before and baked to golden bliss! 🛒 Ingredients (cups & tsp) Casserole: 1 lb loaf sourdough or French bread (cut into chunks) 8 large

13 likes

Sourdough pull-apart garlic cheese bread

Sourdough Garlic Cheese Pull-Apart Milk Bread Tangzhong 3 tbsp bread flour ½ cup milk Dough all of the tangzhong ½ cup (120g) active sourdough starter ¾ cup warm milk 1 egg 3 tbsp sugar 3 cups (360g) bread flour 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp softened butter Garlic Cheese Fillin

1 like

A freshly baked, round sourdough loaf with a golden-brown crust and flour dusting, resting on a metal cooling rack. The loaf has visible scoring marks on its surface. Text overlays read "SOURDOUGH" and "SO yummy!".

my first successful sourdough loaf!

I tried several times to make sourdough and the crust was always too hard and the inside was always too dense. Finally, I told myself I was overthinking it. So I put away the food scale and stopped using an online recipe. I wanted to have fun learning how to make bread, so I threw out all rules

45 likes

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sourdough Loaf

🐻Measure 700g water and 250g starter, mix well. Then add approx. 30g salt, mix again. Add 1,000g all purpose flour and mix until dough is shaggy. 🐻Rest dough loosely covered on the counter for 60 minutes. 🐻After 60 minutes, begin first set of stretch & folds. Repeat this process 3 more

18 likes

A different kind of sourdough bunny loaf 🥰🫶🏼💗

29 likes

First Sourdough Loaf! 🍞

And it tasted DELISH! My measurements below. ⬇️ 100g starter 325g warm, filtered water Stir until frothy! 15g salt 500g bread flour. Mix until shaggy, let sit for an hour (covered)! 3 sets of stretch and folds, 30 minutes in between each one. After the final set, let rest on the counter

47 likes

✨Italian Sourdough Bread ✨

And yes I’m in my robe held together by a hair tie! 🤣 What I added: Pepperonis Mozzarella cheese Italian seasoning Baked at 450 30 minutes with lid on 30 minutes with lid off! Had my whole house smelling like heaven! 😋 #sourdoughideas #sourdoughlife #breadathome #fypシ゚v

3 likes

Baked a fresh sourdough loaf for dinner!

#sourdoughbreadbaking

1 like

Artistic Sourdough Scoring Class

Join me and the lovely hostess The Shady Gardener in Calabasas on June 27 for an intimate afternoon of artistic sourdough scoring where you’ll learn how to transform a simple loaf into edible art! You’ll create your own orchid tree flower design to take home and bake, learn my favorite scoring t

24 likes

5 ingredients loaf of bread

Hey everyone! As we dive deeper into 2025, let’s get savvy about saving money at the grocery store. A great way to do this is by making your own bread at home! Here’s a simple recipe: -2 cups warm water (105-115 degrees) -1 Tablespoons active dry yeast* -1/4 cup honey or sugar -2 teaspoons

23 likes

The biggest loaf I’ve ever baked

INGREDIENTS 1000 grams Bread flour 650 grams Filtered water 200 grams Active (leavened) sourdough starter 20 grams salt INSTRUCTIONS Autolyse: In a large bowl weigh out 1,000 grams of flour, 200 grams of active sourdough starter, 650 grams of warm filtered water, and 20 grams of salt.

577 likes

Valentine’s Heart Sourdough ✨💗

Valentine’s Heart Sourdough ✨💗 I baked a little love into this loaf. Heart-shaped sourdough brushed with a light honey wash and finished with edible, food-safe glitters for that soft glow — no filter, just bread and love. ✨ Baking tip: For the glitter to stick, lightly brush the loaf with a m

12 likes

Blueberry lemon sourdough loaf recipe👇

✅ Ingredients • 200 g active sourdough starter • 300 g water (room temperature) • 500 g bread flour (or all-purpose) • 8 g salt (about 1½ tsp) • 50 g sugar (¼ cup) • 1 tbsp lemon zest • 150 g fresh or frozen blueberries (about 1

84 likes

My very first loaf of sourdough bread!!

Not too bad for the first loaf I’ve ever made!! It tastes so good! Can’t wait to keep making more! #sourdoughlife #sourdough #baking #inmybreadmakingera #itsaloafstory

14 likes

Sourdough Loaf (shaped into a bunny for Easter!)

(Need at least a full day in advance to make this) -Ingredients: * 1 cup Active Starter * 4 1/4 cups Bread or All-Purpose Flour * 1 2/3 cups Warm Milk * 2 tsp Salt with 3 tsp Water -Directions * Mix together Starter and Warm Milk, then incorporate Flour really well (add extra if too stic

11 likes

A freshly baked sourdough pizza loaf, golden brown and topped with melted shredded cheese and seasonings, rests on a black wire cooling rack. The text 'Sourdough Pizza Loaf' is overlaid in red and white.

Sourdough Pizza Loaf

Here’s a super easy, no-stress sourdough pizza loaf you can make at home 👇 🍕 Sourdough Pizza Loaf (Beginner-Friendly) 🧾 Ingredients • 1 cup active sourdough starter • 1 ½ cups warm water • 3–3 ½ cups all-purpose or bread flour • 1 tsp salt • 1

17 likes

A freshly baked sourdough loaf, cut in half to reveal its open crumb structure, rests on parchment paper with a knife. The image is overlaid with 'Sourdough Sunday'.

An unbaked sourdough dough, scored with leaf patterns, sits in a Dutch oven lined with parchment paper, ready for baking. The image is labeled 'Before baking'.

A sourdough loaf, partially baked with a developing golden crust, remains in a Dutch oven on parchment paper. The text reads 'Halfway point! Time to take the lid off'.

Sourdough 🫶🏻🍞

Sourdough Sunday! Well, and Sourdough Saturday 🤣 I spent yesterday making the dough and fermenting, and baked this morning! I started my sourdough journey at the start of 2026 and this is my 6th loaf, so I’m still working through what works for me and how to perfect my loaf, but I’m very happy with

2 likes

✨chocolate chip sourdough loaf

Low hydration Sourdough recipe 125g starter 315g filtered water 500g bread flour 10g of salt 450 for 30 mins than 12-15 mins with lid off. 3 rounds of stretch and folds every 30 mins. In the third round of stretch and folds add your chocolate chips. Shape and bake same day or next d

77 likes

spinach and feta sourdough loaf

spinach and feta sourdough loaf #sourdough #cheese #mukbang #bread #baking

65 likes

See more