RAISIN SOURDOUGH STICKY BUNS
As a teenager I just loved the cinnamon buns with white icing that were common fare among bakeries. Not knowing a lot about different kinds of bread, I often wondered what ingredients were used to make the bread part. It wasn’t like loaf bread, but it was obviously a raised product and [...]

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Honey Wheat Germ Sourdough Bread
 
For this small loaf, I use Nosey’s Humboldt County sourdough starter, thinking the slightly tangy flavor would be a nice contrast to the sweetness added by the honey. This is a nice everyday bread that lends itself well to toasting. The use of honey makes [...]

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My adventure with sourdough started a few months ago when I received two different starters from Nosey Parker, the tangy Humboldt County and the more buttery Columbia River strain.
As a child, my interest with cooking started with baking, mostly cookies and cakes. For some reason – perhaps because I don’t remember anyone in my family [...]

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Sourdough is not just another ingredient you cook with. It’s a living thing, and while it requires less attention than a plant, and far less than a pet, it does take some discipline. The care and feeding of your sourdough adds a new element to the rhythm of your life.

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