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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!

Every wonder what type of container is best to store a sourdough starter? Discover 4 simple options to get you started right now.

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.

Learn all about Emilie Raffa's sourdough blog, The Clever Carrot.

Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta is the best homemade pasta recipe that tastes so much better better than boxed pasta!

These soft, overnight sourdough cinnamon rolls are the perfect weekend or holiday treat! Made with a luscious sweet dough and a not-too-sweet cinnamon filing, they are guaranteed to be a huge hit.

Made with tangy sourdough discard, sharp cheddar cheese and scallions this easy, no-roll buttery biscuit recipe bakes up in just 25 minutes! If you prefer a plain biscuit, just omit the inclusions.

Store fresh bread in a cool, dry place away from excess heat, moisture and air. Paper, plastic bags & bread boxes? They all work. Here’s how.

Adapted from Ina Garten's classic carrot cake, this version gets a quick upgrade with leftover sourdough discard and fragrant chai spice. I grate the carrots in advance, skip the walnuts and raisins, and bake the cake one day before serving.