Summer has arrived and with it grilling and barbecues. Hamburgers are a favorite of most people to grill and sourdough buns add that special touch to your menu. These buns can be placed on the grill split side down to toast just before serving. That gives an awesome burger joint touch and is so yummy!
Naan Breads are a soft pillowy flatbread native to India and parts of South and west Asia. Yogurt is added to the dough t give it its unique flavor and soft tender texture. These breads are cooked in a special oven called a tandoor. However, you can make them in a cast iron skillet, too. The garlic and cilantro gives these breads a wonderful flavor. The soft, chewy texture is hard to beat. I will use these naan breads to make Fish Gyros with a yogurt sauce. So delicious!!
Onion and Chive Dinner Rolls are such a treat with any meal. The flavors of the onions, chives and herbs go so well with just a dab of butter.
Have you ever had Potato bread or rolls? An additional of potatoes keeps the bread/rolls moist and soft. This No-knead Sourdough Potato Bread combines sourdough and potatoes into a wonderful, moist, chewy bread. I love the texture and flavor!
Pizza rolls are a savory twist to what we think of traditional cinnamon roll! These savory pizza rolls are full of flavor with garlic, cheese, and pepperoni. Just a warning…be sure you get a bite or they might just disappear when you turn your back if you have children in your house!
Stromboli! Ever wish you could have a cheesy stromboli again like you can buy at the pizza shop? You can! and you can stuff it with your choice of ingredients. My family loves when I make stromboli with pepperoni, ham and lots of cheese or cheeseburger ingredients, and I love a chicken and broccoli stromboli.
Do you want a tasty guilt-free cinnamon roll with your morning coffee? Here is a sugar-free sourdough one that I make for special occasions. These are a crossover–meaning they have both carbs and fats in them. I did add yeast to the dough to give the more traditional cinnamon roll taste. The sourdough starter ferments the dough making it “on plan” and the yeast helps with the rise and taste.
Banana bread has been an old-time favorite quick bread. Add some grated pears and it gives it an even better flavor and texture. Serve this bread with some freshly made butter and you have a winner!!
Welcome to the intriguing world of sourdough. There is something special about taking a bubbling starter, flour, water, and salt and creating a crusty light loaf of bread. Many crocks of sourdough starter traveled in covered wagon as settlers settled over the New America and Canada.
Sourdough starter can be used as yeast in any type of baked item. Its use is not limited to just breads. Anything you use flour in can be made with sourdough starter, including pie crust, noodles, etc. Fermenting the dough for 7 hours or longer breaks down the phytic acid in the grain. This makes it so much easier for our bodies to digest.
Honey Oat Sourdough Bread is a favorite in our family. This sandwich style loaf is soft and so delicious. You can also shape this dough into dinner rolls or hamburger buns! It is so versatile.
