Get Started With Sourdough

emily from country roads sourdough in the woods with a beige dress

WELCOME! I’m Emily

Whether you’re a sourdough pro or a newcomer to the world of sourdough—I’ve got you covered! I totally get it; the sourdough scene can be a bit overwhelming with all the info out there. But I’m here to teach you my no-stress approach to sourdough.

Whether you accidentally skipped a feeding, let the dough sit a bit too long, or missed a step, I’ve got a little secret for you—my family still happily eats all my sourdough mishaps. So, let go of the stress and enjoy the simple pleasure of making and eating delicious homemade bread!

STEP 1

Get my free starter guide

Making & caring for a sourdough starter

Get a sneak peek into my eBook All Roads Lead to Sourdough for FREE when you sign up for my email list. Inside you’ll find my tried-and-true recipe for making a sourdough starter and low-maintenance feeding schedule that keeps my starter healthy and strong with minimal fuss.

Don’t want to make your own starter? Sign up for my online class and I’ll send you some of my 100 year old dehydrated starter for free (if you are in the USA).

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STEP 2

Get your tools

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half loaves of sourdough bread on a cooling rack next to a knife next to multiple slices of sourdough bread on a cutting board

STEP 3

Bake your first loaf

Once you have an active starter you are ready to bake! I recommend starting with my tried-and-true same day sourdough bread recipe.

Or if you’re looking for a soft bread check out my Sourdough Sandwich Bread recipe.

For step-by-step videos of the entire process from making and caring for a starter to baking a loaf, check out my online class.

hand pulling out a sourdough cinnamon roll out of the pan

STEP 4

Try more recipes

Now that you’ve baked your first loaf, it’s time to explore new sourdough recipes! Put your active starter to work in cinnamon rolls, focaccia, and dinner rolls. Plus, don’t let that extra discard go to waste—turn it into chocolate chip cookies, granola bars, cheez-its, pancakes, and more delicious treats!