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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!
Easy Bread Recipe (with Self-Rising Flour)
Looking for a quick, no-fail bread recipe? This easy bread with self-rising flour comes together fast — no yeast, no kneading, no hassle. Perfect for busy bakers!
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...
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...
Honey Oat Sourdough
This Honey Oat Sourdough Bread is soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for same-day baking. Made with sourdough starter, oats, and a touch of honey, it’s an easy sandwich loaf the whole family will love.
Same Day Sourdough Bread (with Yeast)
You love sourdough but you don’t have two days to make it. No worries! With this quick hack you can whip up a delicious loaf of hybrid sourdough in just a few hours!
Irish Soda Bread with Sourdough Starter
This Irish Soda Bread is a classic quick bread made with a bit of sourdough starter, along with baking soda, buttermilk, and pantry staples. With its crisp crust and tender, hearty crumb, it’s the perfect addition to any meal, especially...
Easy Iced Oatmeal Cookies
If you’re looking for the world’s quickest and easiest iced oatmeal, reminiscent of the ones you grew up eating, this is it!
Puff Pastry Apple Galettes
If you're looking for a quick and simple dessert that's both beautiful and tasty, this is it! These lovely little apple galettes will impress your guests and are perfect for a tea party!
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Let’s Step Out of the Box, Y’all!
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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