Most bakers who maintain a sourdough starter have their go-to recipes for the discard–the leftover starter that gets tossed in the trash after a small amount has been set aside for future bakes. Crackers, pancakes, waffles and breadsticks are the most popular uses for what others say is “spent fuel” (the microorganisms have already consumed […]
Sourdough Scones with Coconut and Chocolate
March 17, 2015 by 10 Comments
Are you beginning to see a pattern in some of my recent recipes? Sourdough rules in my kitchen lately. All that trouble I had getting it established. Now it’s doing so well I can’t seem to hurt it–not that I’m trying to–even after sitting on the counter all day waiting to be fed, after it’s […]
Sourdough Spelt English Muffins
January 23, 2015 by 13 Comments
Last year at around this time a family friend generously gifted to me a sourdough starter with a California Gold Rush pedigree. He had maintained his starter for decades and, understanding what a treasure it was to have my own to take care of, I was thrilled by his gift. Unfortunately, for a few […]
Cinnamon Raisin Streusel Muffins
December 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
One of my favorite segments in the America’s Test Kitchen show (ATK) is the taste test. This is where Chris Kimball samples a particular item from several brands/sources (before selecting his favorite) while Jack Bishop shares background details and/or group tasting results. Over the years, I’ve learned to trust their call on a lot […]
Ham, Cheese and Chive (Spelt) Scones
July 17, 2014 by 7 Comments
Do you ever have one of those weeks that stand out as good eating weeks? Last weekend was one of those for me. Between meeting friends for dinner and spending time with my family I feasted for two days. Actually, I’m still feasting from a care package that my parents sent home with me, […]
Pumpkin Bran Muffins
November 18, 2013 by 25 Comments
I don’t know about you but getting up on Monday morning is not my favorite part of the week. Sometimes, long after my early-riser of a husband has gotten up and fixed his breakfast, I find myself still negotiating with the clock for yet another ten minutes. Finally, 6:30 comes…then 7:00 and I […]
Persimmon Scones
November 11, 2013 by 12 Comments
Without intending it, it seems I’ve embarked on a mission to find the perfect scone recipe in the last few weeks. I’ve shared a few here that I’m very happy with (here, here, here and here) but I think it never hurts to find a new favorite, right? On a recent weekend stay in […]
Banana Bran Muffins
April 14, 2013 by 19 Comments
My blogging software came under attack, keeping me from publishing new posts with you. For the time being all seems to be under control and I’m happy to be able to share these muffins, though a few days later than I had planned. They came about out of a need to use some overripe […]
