Sourdough Starter Maintenance – The Lazy-but-Reliable System How Often You Bake Best Maintenance Method Feeding Ratio & Schedule Storage Location Every day or every other day Room-temperature starter Keep 50–100 g → feed 1:2:2 or 1:3:3 once or twice a day (morning + evening if very active) Counter (18–26 °C) 2–4 times per week Room-temp […]
Sourdough Discard Muffins – One-bowl, ultra-moist, bakery-style domed tops! Base recipe plus 5 variations below. Ready in 30 minutes. Makes 12 standard muffins or 9 huge bakery-style ones. Ingredients (works every time) Ingredient Weight Volume Notes Sourdough discard (unfed, cold OK) 200 g ~1 heaped cup 100 % hydration Any milk 120 g ½ cup […]
These Sourdough Discard Waffles are crispiest outside, fluffiest inside, with a deep, tangy flavor This is an overnight recipe (the gold standard for waffles). The long rest makes the batter extra flavorful and the texture unbeatable. Makes 8–10 standard square waffles (or 5–6 thick Belgian ones) Ingredients (exact tested amounts) Ingredient Weight Volume Notes Sourdough […]
Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes – the fluffiest, tangiest, most addictive version Makes 12 medium-thick pancakes (perfect weekend brunch for 4 people) Ingredients (Exact tested amounts – no guesswork) Ingredient Weight Volume Notes Sourdough discard (100 % hydration, cold or room temp) 200 g ~1 heaped cup Straight from fridge is fine Large eggs 2 (≈110 g total) […]
Sourdough Discard Pancakes super-fluffy, tangy, and ready in 15 minutes Makes 10–12 medium pancakes (feeds 3–4 people) Ingredients Ingredient Weight Volume Notes Sourdough discard (unfed, straight from fridge) 200 g ~1 cup (heaped) 100% hydration is perfect Eggs (large) 2 (100–110 g) 2 Room temp is best Milk (any kind) 180–200 g ¾ cup Adjust […]
Here are the best, tested sourdough discard recipes — from same-day to super indulgent. All use unfed discard straight from the fridge (no need to wait for it to get bubbly). Everyday Quick Wins (under 30 minutes) Recipe Discard Amount Key Ingredients Time Notes Fluffy Discard Pancakes 200 g 2 eggs, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 […]
Makes 12 Onion & Poppy Seed Bagels Prep: 3 h (including rising) – Cooking: 35 min Ingredients 2 red or brown onions, finely diced 15 ml (1 Tbsp) olive oil 1.5 L (6 cups) whole wheat bread flour 10 ml (2 tsp) active dry yeast 12 ml (2½ tsp) salt 30 ml (2 Tbsp) sugar […]
Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce Recipe 4 portions Prep: 15 min – Cooking: 40 min Meatballs 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (round) 60 ml (¼ cup) uncooked brown rice. leave it in the water in the fridge overnight Alternatively, whole-grain bread dipped into water for 5 minutes and drained (I prefer it!) 1 onion, […]
4 portions of Overnight Oats with Apple and Dried Fruit Prep: 10 min + overnight resting Ingredients 180 g (6 oz) rolled oats (Whole) 500 ml (2 cups) milk, Whole fat or your favorite homemade vegetable milk 30 ml (2 Tbsp) brown sugar (raw sugar or honey) 2 apples, finely diced 30 ml (2 Tbsp) […]
FOLATE-RICH DESSERT SMTX-Friendly Treats Print & Enjoy! 50–150 mcg folate per serving | No added sugar overload | <15 min prep 1. Avocado-Chocolate Mousse (~90 mcg folate) Serves 2 | 5 min Ingredient Amount Ripe avocado 1 medium Cocoa powder (unsweetened) 2 tbsp Maple syrup or honey 1–2 tbsp Vanilla ½ tsp Milk (any) 2–3 […]