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The Sourdough Slice by Everyday Homemade

🍞 Stale or Overproofed Sourdough? Don’t Waste It

Published 17 days ago • 2 min read

The Sourdough Slice

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

Hey Reader,

Have you ever tried baking sourdough dough straight from frozen? ❄️🍞

A friend asked me that last week, and I realized I’d never actually tried it myself. So of course, I had to test it out right away.

And I was so surprised by how well it actually worked!

I shaped the dough, let it sit out for a bit to proof, then froze it overnight. The next morning, I baked it straight from frozen in a 450°F Dutch oven — 1 hour 10 minutes covered, then 5 minutes uncovered.

Outside of sourdough experiments, I’ve also been spending a lot of time working on my yard this week. I weeded and mulched my front garden beds and pruned my giant rhododendron.

Speaking of a spring refresh… if you’ve got some stale or overproofed sourdough, I’ve got you covered with five of my favorite ways to put it to good use.

I hope you give one (or all) of these a try and enjoy! ☺️

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

​Sourdough Croutons​

Crunchy and seasoned however your heart desires.

​Sourdough Breadcrumbs​

Use fresh or dry for storage.

​Sourdough French Toast Bake​

Soaked in egg custard then topped with sweet pecans.

​Sourdough Breakfast Casserole​

Layers of sourdough bread, sausage, spinach, and cheese all baked together with eggs.

​Sourdough Stuffing​

Not just for Thanksgiving! Stuffing makes a great side dish for any cozy meal.

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.

👋📱 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

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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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​Everyday Homemade Sourdough Muffin Collection

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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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