The Sourdough Slice

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

Hey Reader,

Do you usually make your sourdough loaves with bread flour or all-purpose (or something else)?

In most of my recipes, I recommend bread flour by default. But recently I realized something — I had never actually done a true side-by-side comparison myself to see how much of a difference it really makes.

So this week I decided to run a little experiment. I made two loaves exactly the same way, with the only difference being the flour. One with bread flour, one with all-purpose.

I was actually pretty surprised at how well the all-purpose loaf turned out. The crumb was slightly more dense and it didn’t rise quite as tall, but it still made a really beautiful loaf of bread. I’ll probably still reach for bread flour most of the time, but it’s nice to know all-purpose works just fine in a pinch.

In other exciting news, I finally got my fireplace fixed this week, which means I can actually use it now! My next project is getting a cooking crane so I can try baking a loaf of sourdough in a Dutch oven right in the fireplace.

Have you ever baked bread over fire before? If so, I’d love to hear how it went!

Speaking of bread experiments, I finally finished testing my matcha sourdough loaf and got it posted on the blog just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀

So this week I’m sharing that recipe along with a few other sourdough bread ideas that feel perfect for the holiday.

I hope you enjoy! 💚

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

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 - Creates steam while baking so you get a beautiful rise and crust.
• ​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.
• ​Proofer - Allows you to control the proofing temperature to better predict bulk fermentation timing.

Check Out My Recipe eBooks! 🍞🍪

$11.99 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 Let's get baking!

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$11.99 Everyday Homemade Sourdough Cookie Collection Turn your sourdough discard into soft, chewy, crowd-pleasing cookies — from everyday favorites to seasonal treats. This... Read more Let's get baking!

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$9.99 ​Everyday Homemade Sourdough Muffin Collection Turn your sourdough discard into soft, tender, flavor-packed muffins — from fruity favorites to indulgent chocolatey... Read more Let's get baking!

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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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