chocolate espresso

chocolate espresso

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Resting Time: 12-24 hours (sourdough fermentation) + 4-6 hours (proofing) Baking Time: 40-45 minutes Total Time: 16-30 hours Ingredients: For the sourdough: 1 cup active sourdough starter 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 3 1/2 cups bread flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon salt Instructions: Prepare…

Air fryer onion rings

Air fryer onion rings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes Total Time: 25-27 minutes Servings: Makes about 4 servings Intensity: Easy Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 large eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Cooking spray or oil mist Instructions:…

Biscuit and gravy rolls

Biscuit and gravy rolls

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: For the sourdough biscuit rolls: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1 cup sourdough discard 1/2 cup buttermilk For the sausage gravy:…

Discard pretzel

Discard pretzel

Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Servings: Makes 8 pretzels Ingredients: For the pretzel dough: 1 cup sourdough discard 1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F/45°C) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted…

Apple Fritter Discard

Apple Fritter Discard

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: Makes about 12 fritters Ingredients: For the fritters: 1 cup sourdough discard 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups diced apples (peeled…

Fried Crawfish Etouffee Balls

Fried Crawfish Etouffee Balls

Preparation Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 20 minutes Intensity: Moderate Ingredients: For the Crawfish Etouffee: 1 pound crawfish tails, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken or seafood broth 1…

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 20-25 minutes Total Time: 40-45 minutes Servings: 12 muffins Intensity: Easy Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sourdough discard 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg…

English Muffins

English Muffins

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Servings: 8 muffins Ingredients: 1 cup sourdough discard 1 cup lukewarm milk 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Cornmeal or semolina flour, for dusting Instructions: Activate…

savory hand pies

savory hand pies

Preparation Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 25 minutes Intensity: Moderate Ingredients: For the Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1/4 cup cold water 1 egg (for egg wash) For the Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup…

Sandwich Bread

Sandwich Bread

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Rising Time: 2 hours Baking Time: 35-40 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Servings: 1 loaf Intensity: Moderate Ingredients: 1 cup sourdough discard 1 cup lukewarm water 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 tablespoons honey or sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil…