When I first started baking sourdough, I spent hours watching videos, reading articles, and trying to learn everything I could. Looking back, there are a few things I wish someone had told me from the beginning. It would have saved me a lot of stress and given me the confidence to simply enjoy the process. 1. Sourdough Starter Is More Resilient Than You Think What once felt intimidating has become one of my favorite parts of the progress. In the beginning, I worried constantl

Over the last few years, freshly milled flour has become more popular among home bakers—and for good reason. The idea of milling your own flour at home can sound intimidating at first, but it’s actually incredibly simple. With the push of a button, you can turn whole wheat berries into fresh flour right in your own kitchen. Our family has been using freshly milled flour for over a year now, and while I still use some all-purpose flour in my sourdough bread, most of our everyd