The Casual Sourdough Baker Posts

The Casual Sourdough Baker logoLove sourdough, but don’t enjoy all the strict (and seemingly endless) rules around baking with it? In her column The Casual Sourdough Baker, baker and blogger PJ Hamel will show you just how wonderfully stress-free sourdough baking can be, from simple but richly flavored loaves to countless easy ways to use your discard. Check back for more posts as PJ continues to share tips on no-fuss sourdough. 

 

Here’s how I streamline my sourdough baking

Cut to the chase — and still get great results.

Oct 15, 2021
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Do you think you killed your sourdough starter?

Your starter hasn’t been fed in months and looks awful, but it’s OK — really.

Sep 2, 2021
Sourdough biscuits

1-2-3-4 Sourdough Biscuits

Here’s a recipe you won’t need to file (except in your head).

Aug 23, 2021
Toast with raspberry jam

A tastier toasting bread, thanks to sourdough

The secret's in the (discard) starter.

Jun 9, 2021
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting

A salute to sourdough cake

The sweetest way to use discard starter

May 10, 2021
Bacon-Chessar-Chive Scones

Take a break from boring breakfasts

These sourdough scones rise above the crowd

Apr 19, 2021
Sourdough bread

Easy everyday sourdough bread

All the flavor — none of the fuss

Feb 12, 2021
Bread machine

Sourdough and your bread machine

From sourdough bagels to crusty baguettes, your machine's not just for sandwich loaves

Jan 19, 2021
Assorted dinner rolls on pewter tray

How to make dinner rolls with discard starter

Transforming your Thanksgiving breadbasket

Nov 18, 2020
Baked apple pie

The flavors of fall: apple, pumpkin ... and sourdough

Delicious autumn recipes for your discard starter

Oct 20, 2020
Sourdough bread sliced and toasted.

Do-Nothing Sourdough Bread

Time replaces effort in this simple loaf

Sep 14, 2020