Discard Sourdough Salt Dough!!
I have quietly been working on this for a couple of days now, not-so-patiently waiting to share this idea! In all my searching for what to do with discard SD starter, I have never come across this before… Why not use up unfed or ‘discard’ sourdough starter to make salt... more
Read moreMaking Jump Rings
I needed a few jump rings for a project and couldn’t find my little stash of ’em, so I made a few. I used ornament hanger wires and needlenose pliers with a wire cutter. After cutting the wire to a few short lengths I held the tip with the pliers... more
Read moreUnfed Sourdough Crackers
Every time I feed my sourdough starter, I cringe at the idea of the ‘discard’ portion. I started putting it aside in another container some time ago, I keep it in the fridge and ignore it until I’m ready to use some. We needed a quick snack for the evening,... more
Read moreGrissini – With A Twist
Years ago, I made grissini quite often. Topped with shredded cheese and pepper, the crispy bread sticks made an awesome, if short lived, snack. I dusted off the recipe today and made a few…twists. The recipe is here by the way: Grissini (Italian Breadsticks). After the dough rises, it is... more
Read moreSometimes, You Just Want A Cupcake!
Ever just wanted a quick simple dessert and find yourself online sifting through beautiful pictures only to discover all the recipes are complex, time consuming and full of strange ingredients you don’t have on hand? Me too. They all look so beautiful and yummy, but it’s just not going to... more
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