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Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

Janice Thompson is a professional baker, recipe developer, and author with over 20 years of experience creating custom wedding cakes, cookies, and desserts. A former cottage bakery owner, she now teaches baking classes at a private school and shares her favorite recipes, tips, and cake decorating secrets on her blog, Out of the Box Baking. Janice is also the author of more than 170 published novels in the Christian market, many featuring bakers and small-town kitchens inspired by her real-life adventures.

Favorite Sourdough Recipes: Sweet & Savory Ideas from My Kitchen

Discover my favorite sourdough recipes, all baked and tested right here in my kitchen at Out of the Box Baking! From crusty loaves to discard-friendly muffins, crackers, and pancakes, this collection brings together the best of sweet and savory sourdough bakes in one easy-to-find place.

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Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread

This Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread combines the tangy goodness of sourdough with a sweet, spiced cinnamon-sugar ribbon running through each slice. Soft, aromatic, and perfect for toasting, it’s a comforting twist on traditional sourdough that’s great for breakfast or snacking! Sourdough Inclusions One of the best things about a good sourdough is the addition of inclusions. These inclusions could really be …

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Soft Sourdough Discard Sandwich Loaf (Easy Hybrid Recipe)

This hybrid sourdough sandwich loaf uses sourdough discard and a touch of commercial yeast to create a soft, fluffy crumb with mild tang and faster rise times. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or everyday slicing, it’s an easy and reliable way to enjoy the flavor of sourdough without the long wait!

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