What is the greatest food-related British Christmas tradition of all time? For us, it’s a mince pie! Sweet and boozy mincemeat encased in a flaky buttery shortcrust warms your heart and soul, and you can almost hear the Christmas bells ringing somewhere in the distance! This year, why not try to mix things up by […]
DISCARD
If you keep a sourdough starter, you probably find yourself with lots of sourdough discard one in a while! Instead of throwing it away, why not make some delicious bakes! We have put together our ever-growing collection of recipes using sourdough discard!
Buttery Sourdough Shortcrust Pastry
Sourdough discard makes a beautiful addition to shortcrust pastry, not only making it easier to work with and roll out, but also providing that wonderful signature tang that only sourdough can offer! If you are baking homemade tarts, mince pies or other delicious sweet treats for the family this weekend, why not try incorporating this […]
Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies
Thicker and softer Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies are how we love our ultimate Christmas treats to be! Full of warming spices and treacly flavours from the brown sugar, gingerbread cookies are not only delicious but certainly a fun cookie to make! This is an overnight recipe though, so it will require some patience, but all good […]
Easy Sourdough Lemon Muffins
Inspired by a true classic – Lemon Drizzle Cake – these Easy Sourdough Lemon Muffins are a quick and delicious way to use up that sourdough discard to make a wonderful zingy treat! Perfect for a sweet breakfast nibble or a snack to pack for a lunch break at work, these sourdough muffins can also […]
Fruit & Seed Sourdough Crackers | Perfect for Cheese Board
Double-baked, crunchy, generously studded with seeds and dried fruit, these crackers are both luxurious and humble. Using leftover sourdough discard and any chewy dried fruit you have in your cupboard, you will make your very own Fruit & Seed Sourdough Crackers to serve with your cheeseboard! One of my friends has given us the BEST […]
Sourdough Garibaldi Biscuits | Refined Sugar-Free
Commonly known as “squashed fly biscuits”, these biscuits are crunchy, tasty and sugar-free. Using a good amount of sourdough discard, these Sourdough Garibaldi Biscuits have a hint of that signature tang that complements the tartness of the currants perfectly! A wonderful snack, and a great treat with a cup of tea, we make these every […]
Chocolate Sourdough Biscotti with Hazelnuts
Biscotti or Cantucci in Italy, Croquets in France, Mandelbrot in Germany – crunchy Italian twice-baked cookies with nuts are enjoyed all over Europe. We make our Chocolate Sourdough Biscotti with Hazelnuts and Cocoa Powder and love them dunked in black coffee, but these are also great with tea or dessert wine! Perfect Sourdough Discard Biscuit […]
Sourdough Puff Pastry
If you like making your own pastry for those delicious homemade tarts and pies, maybe we can tempt you to try making Sourdough Puff Pastry! Buttery and flaky, just like your usual pastry, this recipe contains sourdough starter discard, giving your pastry an extra layer of flavour! Yes, we are talking about that signature sourdough […]
Sourdough Lime Drizzle Cake
If you are a fan of a lemon drizzle cake, try our double twist on the British family favourite – a Sourdough Lime Drizzle Cake! A brilliantly zingy cake that makes great use of sourdough discard. A traditional Lemon Drizzle cake was the first cake Seb made for me for my 22nd birthday, so it […]
Lemon & Blueberry Sourdough Scones
It doesn’t get much better than tea and scones on a Saturday afternoon! Last weekend, we made lovely Lemon & Blueberry Sourdough Scones! Light and fluffy, with a slight sourdough bite, our scones are generously studded with blueberries and flavoured with lemon zest. Soft and buttery, Sourdough Scones never last longer than 24 hours in […]