The Sourdough Slice

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

Hey Reader,

Do you love baking for other people as much as I do? 🥖💛

It’s honestly one of my favorite parts of being a sourdough baker. And this week? I did a lot of it.

With how cold it’s been here in New England, keeping the oven on has been my favorite way to make the house feel extra warm and cozy.

I started the week by baking six loaves of classic sourdough for an event my cousin was part of. Then a few friends put in requests for jalapeño cheddar loaves and discard chocolate chip cookies (which I can never say no to).

And on Sunday, I had my neighbors over for dinner as a thank you for helping me with snow removal during the last storm. I made sourdough chicken pot pie with a big salad, and of course, sourdough brownies for dessert.

Speaking of dessert… Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.

And honestly, I can’t think of a better way to say “I love you” than with something homemade and sourdough.

So today I’m sharing five of my favorite sourdough recipes that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day.

If you’re baking for a partner, your kids, your friends, or even just yourself, I hope you find one you love. 🍞💘

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.
• ​Aluminum Muffin Pan - Bakes muffins evenly and helps them rise tall with golden edges.
• ​Paper Liners - Make cleanup easy and keep muffins from sticking to the pan.

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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