🌰🍞 Cranberry Walnut Sourdough Bread & My Garlic Planting Adventures


Hey Reader,

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen my stories about planting 82 garlic cloves last weekend. 🧄 This year was especially exciting because I got to replant some of the garlic I harvested in July (which I planted last October). Yay for being self-sufficient and saving money!

After replanting part of my garlic harvest, I still had over 60 heads left. While it will store for a few months, I’ve been finding creative ways to use it - like roasting and adding it to sourdough bread (let me know if you want that recipe on the blog!).

That got me thinking about my other favorite sourdough mix-ins. With fall here, I’m excited to share my cranberry walnut sourdough recipe this week. 🍂🌰

This hearty sourdough bread is packed with toasted walnuts and chewy dried cranberries, making it perfect for breakfast or a sandwich piled high with Thanksgiving leftovers.

Give it a try and let me know what you think! 😊

P.S. - Reply to this email and let me know! What's your favorite sourdough bread mix-in?

Cranberry Walnut Sourdough Bread

Its crunchy, hearty texture and lightly sweet, nutty flavor make it the perfect loaf for fall.


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

  • Ocean Spray Craisins - Based in Massachusetts (like me!), Ocean Spray Craisins are my favorite dried cranberries.
  • Lodge 6-Quart Dutch Oven - I love my lilac-colored Dutch oven from Lodge; it makes my sourdough loaves turn out beautiful every time.
  • Banneton Proofing Basket - I use this Bread Boss 9-inch proofing basket, which gives my loaves a nice pattern when I don’t use the liner. It also comes with a free bowl scraper!
  • Kitchen Scale - For the best results with my recipes and fewer dishes to wash, I highly recommend getting a kitchen scale.
  • Lame - For easy bread scoring.

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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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