This easy, homemade sourdough bread recipe is best for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike. It's made with 5 simple ingredients: bread flour, active sourdough starter, water, salt and olive oil (which makes the interior crumb incredibly light and plush!). Follow my step-by-step recipe instructions and videos, and you'll get the best, fresh homemade sourdough bread rival to any commercial bakery. You can do it!

Looking for an easy, sourdough starter recipe for beginners? Adapted from my bestselling book Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, follow my no-nonsense, step-by-step guide for practical tips, tricks, and ongoing care- anyone can do it. Please read my notes & tips below before you begin. Notes & Tips: Download & print out your personal sourdough starter feeding chart. This will keep you on track. The overall process typically takes approximately 7 days, if the temperature is warm enough, ideally…

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Learn how to make THE BEST easy sourdough focaccia bread recipe (step-by-step!), with bubbly, active sourdough starter, a simple overnight rising option, and tips for par-baking the dough. So soft! So fluffy! Sourdough focaccia recipe adapted from my book: Artisan Sourdough Made Simple.

Every wonder what type of container is best to store a sourdough starter? Discover 4 simple options to get you started right now.

Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta is the best homemade pasta recipe that tastes so much better better than boxed pasta!

Balsamic Roasted Carrots are an easy side dish to make with a handful of simple ingredients that creates a complex blend of flavors in every bite. They are slightly crisp on the outside while sweet and tender inside. So delicious and unbelievable satisfying! These baked carrots are the perfect side for any occasion, whether that's a quick weeknight dinner, a fancy dinner party, or a holiday meal.

These soft, overnight sourdough cinnamon rolls are the perfect weekend or holiday treat! Made with a luscious sweet dough and a not-too-sweet cinnamon filing, they are guaranteed to be a huge hit.

Store fresh bread in a cool, dry place away from excess heat, moisture and air. Paper, plastic bags & bread boxes? They all work. Here’s how.