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This easy, homemade sourdough bread recipe is best for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike. It's made with 5 simple ingredients: bread flour, active sourdough starter, water, salt and olive oil (which makes the interior crumb incredibly light and plush!). Follow my step-by-step recipe instructions and videos, and you'll get the best, fresh homemade sourdough bread rival to any commercial bakery. You can do it!

“What container should I use for my sourdough starter?” You’ve got lots of questions when it comes to the art of sourdough breadmaking. We’ve got lots of answers. But let’s start with the basics of caring for your starter. Visit The Clever Carrot to learn about the most preferred containers to keep your dough healthy and thriving… and what to use if you’re in a pinch.

Learn how to make THE BEST easy sourdough focaccia bread recipe (step-by-step!), with bubbly, active sourdough starter, a simple overnight rising option, and tips for par-baking the dough. So soft! So fluffy! Sourdough focaccia recipe adapted from my book: Artisan Sourdough Made Simple.

Makes 4 cups

Sourdough Bread: A Beginner's Guide from The Clever Carrot

Ready in under 30 minutes, these baked homemade sourdough bread croutons with Parmesan, garlic & fresh herbs is an easy, no-waste recipe. Great in salads, soups and as a crunchy snack! Adapted from Artisan Sourdough Made Simple.

An easy, one-bowl recipe for fluffy, homemade sourdough pancakes using leftover sourdough discard. The batter can be made overnight or on the same day- it's takes less than 10 minutes to do!

A delicious and easy recipe for country sourdough with walnuts and raisins. Can be made in advance. Great for beginners.

Cookbooks by Emilie Raffa: Artisan Sourdough Made Simple & The Clever Cookbook

A moist and fluffy apple cake recipe made with butter, light brown sugar, sourdough starter (active or sourdough discard!) and a buttery, crumble topping. Make it now, or ferment overnight in the fridge to maximize flavor and digestibility. For best results, use an 8-inch springform pan for height and volume.