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🍞 Which sourdough recipes should you bake first this year?

Published 2 months ago • 3 min read

The Sourdough Slice

Serving sourdough recipes, stories, and inspiration every Saturday morning.

Hey Reader,

What's your new year resolution?

While I don’t think you need a specific date to start fresh, I do love using the new year as a chance to check in with myself.

On life, goals, and what I want the year ahead to feel like.

As I shared in my last email, 2025 came with a lot of unexpected personal changes. But that growth spilled into my business too.

It pushed me to rethink how I show up online and what kind of content truly matters to me. And to you.

With AI-generated content everywhere now, I’ve realized how important it is to let you see me behind the recipes.

Not just a website or a list of ingredients, but an actual person who’s baking, learning, and living right alongside you.

I’m naturally introverted, so opening up isn't always easy. But this past year nudged me to add more of myself into what I share.

More weekly life updates in these emails, more personal stories in my posts, more photos of what I’m up to in the kitchen (and beyond). And honestly? It’s felt really good.

So that’s one of my biggest goals going into the new year: to keep showing up as myself, not just as someone who bakes sourdough.

That means:

  • being more present on Instagram and Facebook (I’m slowly getting less camera shy!)
  • sharing more behind-the-scenes moments and everyday life
  • and writing more personal, thoughtful emails like this one

Because connecting with you is truly my favorite part of running this little sourdough community.

Every comment, reply, story share, and photo you send means more to me than I can say.

And this year, I want to lean into that connection even more. By opening up, inviting conversation, and creating a space that feels human… not AI-generated.

If you’re ready for a fresh start in the kitchen this year, baking sourdough is hard to beat.

I’ve rounded up a few simple, beginner-friendly recipes that are perfect for easy wins to boost your confidence.

Start with the basics, add a few easy inclusions, and see which loaf becomes your new favorite! 💛🍞

P.S. Check out my Recipe eBooks + Resources page for printable sourdough recipes and guides! 📚📝🍞

​Sourdough Bread for Beginners​

An easy, basic loaf that's perfect for beginners or if you just want a quick win.

​Multigrain Sourdough​

Packed with hearty grains for extra texture and flavor in every slice.

​Sourdough Sandwich Bread​

Soft, fluffy, and ideal for sandwiches or toast.

​Everything Bagel Sourdough​

A savory loaf with everything bagel seasoning kneaded right into the dough for flavor in every bite.

​Cranberry Orange Sourdough​

Sweet, tangy, and bright with orange zest and dried cranberries folded into the dough.

To help you get the best results, here are some ingredients and tools I recommend:

  • ​Food Scale - Measuring by weight is the easiest way to get consistent results every time.
  • ​Dutch Oven - Helps you bake beautiful sourdough loaves.
  • ​Straight-Sided Containers - Easier to track bulk fermentation.
  • ​Bread Sling - Helps you safely transfer dough into a hot Dutch oven.
  • ​Lame - Gives you control and confidence when scoring your dough for an even rise.

👋📱 Let's connect: Follow me on Instagram or my Facebook page for recipes, tips, and a peek behind the scenes of my sourdough baking!

Check Out My Recipe eBooks! 🍞🍪

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Everyday Sourdough Recipe eBook

Are you tired of watching your sourdough discard go to waste? It’s time to turn that excess into something delicious... Read more
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Everyday Homemade Sourdough Cookie Collection

Turn your sourdough discard into soft, chewy, crowd-pleasing cookies — from everyday favorites to seasonal treats.
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If you try any of my recipes, be sure to let me know by replying to this email or commenting on the blog post. You can also find me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.

I would love to hear from you!

Happy Sourdough Baking,

Ashley

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The Sourdough Slice by Everyday Homemade

Serving up easy sourdough recipes, stories, and inspiration every Saturday morning.

Join me in the kitchen! I’m Ashley—a sourdough-loving food blogger sharing simple, cozy recipes in The Sourdough Slice, my Saturday morning newsletter. From easy discard bakes to beginner-friendly loaves, you’ll find sourdough recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

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