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Apple Pie Focaccia (with Sourdough Starter)
This Apple Pie Focaccia combines the chewy, airy texture of sourdough focaccia with the warm, spiced flavors of homemade apple pie. Topped with tender apples, cinnamon sugar, and a golden crust, it's a deliciously unique bake perfect for brunch or...
Lemon Berry Sourdough
This Lemon Berry Sourdough Bread is light, tangy, and bursting with fresh lemon zest and juicy berries. A refreshing twist on classic sourdough, perfect for spring and summer baking.
Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough
This bold and flavorful jalapeño cheddar sourdough bread is the perfect blend of spicy heat and melty cheese. Made with sourdough starter and a hint of yeast, it's soft on the inside with a golden, cheesy crust—ideal for sandwiches, toast,...
Loaded Sourdough Discard Muffins
Turn your sourdough discard and ripe bananas into these loaded, tender muffins filled with sweet add-ins like Craisins, coconuts, and pecans. Easy to make, incredibly moist, and perfect for breakfast or snacking!
75 Beautiful, Bold, and Bubbly Quotes for Sourdough Bakers
Discover 75 inspiring, funny, and heartfelt quotes about bread, sourdough, and rising dough—perfect for bakers, bread lovers, and anyone who finds joy in the art of baking.
Sourdough Pizza Dough
This sourdough pizza dough delivers a perfect balance of a crispy crust and chewy interior, with the rich, tangy flavor that only sourdough can offer. Great for artisan-style pizzas, it’s a delicious way to use your sourdough starter and take...
Simple French Country Bread (Artisan Sourdough)
This Simple French Country Bread is a classic artisan sourdough loaf with a crisp, golden crust and a soft, airy crumb. Made with just a few ingredients and a sourdough starter, it’s a beautiful rustic bread perfect for slicing, toasting,...
Simple Sourdough Biscuits
These sourdough biscuits are tender, flaky, and full of that signature tangy flavor from sourdough discard. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a savory snack, they’re a delicious way to use up extra starter and elevate a classic comfort food!
World’s Easiest Bread Loaf (with Self-Rising Flour)
This super simple bread loaf is made with self-rising flour and just a few pantry staples, making it perfect for beginners or last-minute baking. Soft on the inside with a golden crust, it’s a quick, no-yeast recipe you’ll turn to...
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...
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If you love to bake and you’re looking for great hacks that start with a boxed mix, you’ve come to the right place! Out of the Box Baking is the brain-child of Janice Thompson (yours truly), an inspirational author of over 165 books and self-proclaimed cake and cookie expert.
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