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Sourdough Discard Soup

February 11, 2021 by Ali

This sourdough soup is so good, I literally make discard for it when I don’t have any. And I’m not alone in believing it’s worth the effort. Traditionally, all over Slavic and Baltic regions, cereals have been purposely fermented into … Read More

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Everyday Wholegrain Sourdough Rye Loaf

January 4, 2021 by Ali

Rye has been used to make bread for thousands of years. It’s not only super tasty, it’s also lower in gluten and requires less attention than its much more popular cousin, wheat. For the one who is eating, that often … Read More

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Sourdough Wholegrain Spelt Loaf

December 1, 2020 by Ali

I love spelt and I love eating whole grain. When I first started teaching myself sourdough baking, I was determined to work with this nutty, ancient grain and not leave out any of its bran. I wanted a well-risen, easy-to-make, … Read More

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Russian Bread Kvass

November 2, 2020 by Ali

Russian Bread Kvass is a favourite in our house. It’s sweet, it’s sour, it’s bubbly, it’s rich. And that’s before you’ve flavoured it – which you can do with fruit, herbs, spice and roots. Kvass is a less-well-known cousin to … Read More

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Sourdough Pancakes

October 1, 2020 by Ali

Sourdough pancakes are simple, delicious and can be made and enjoyed in so many ways. You can eat them sweet and crispy for a continental style breakfast. You can cook them soft, fill them with beans and roll them up. … Read More

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Wholegrain Rye Borodinsky Sourdough Bread

September 1, 2020 by Ali

This is by far my favourite rye bread. It’s dense, but not too dense. It’s cakey in a really good way. Its flavour is rich and deep, made a touch sweeter by the addition of a little molasses. And some … Read More

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Sourdough Wholegrain Spelt Pizza

August 3, 2020 by Ali

It’s time to cook up some pizza! And not just any pizza… Sourdough Wholegrain Spelt Pizza: One that is not only incredibly tasty, but gives you all of the ancient grain’s nutrients and is good for your tummy. That’s gotta … Read More

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Sourdough Wholegrain Toad-in-the-Hole

July 1, 2020 by Ali

Toad-in-the-Hole is an English dish that combines the gloriousness that is sausages with the deliciousness of a crispy, bready surrounding. It is filling and comforting. I love it. Traditionally, it is made with a white flour batter. Being a Toad-in-the-Hole … Read More

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Bread Lasagna

June 1, 2020 by Ali

I love bread. So when I heard the statistic that over 40% of the bread sold in the UK is thrown away, my reaction was visceral: “What?! That’s crazy!” In my adopted home, Italy, there are many, many recipes based … Read More

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Nutrient-Dense Soda Bread

May 1, 2020 by Ali

I love bread. And I love sharing it. In the real world, that’s not so easy right now, but in the online world I can fling my kitchen doors open and invite you to bake some soda bread with me … Read More

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