Learn all about ratios, what they are and why ratios are important for feeding your sourdough starter in this sourdough starter basics series. This is actually my third post in this sourdough starter basics series. Ratios are an important concept to understand when it comes to feeding your sourdough starter. If you’re new to sourdough …
An important key to mastering sourdough starter baking is understanding sourdough starters. What is a sourdough starter, you may be asking. Learning to make your very own sourdough starter doesn’t have to be confusing or intimidating. Armed with a good understanding of sourdough starters will go a long way towards making your baking experience with …
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough starter, just wait until you learn how easy (and delicious) it is! Like I mentioned when I shared my recipe for Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread, I was gifted my first sourdough starter over 30 years ago. It seems like an entire lifetime ago, …
A collection of cookie mix in a jar recipe ideas for your handmade Christmas gift giving. Plus bonus brownie and hot cocoa mix jar recipes! In my home pantry, you will find Mason jars filled with what I call “cookie dough starters”, pancake mix and even small batch cupcake mixes. Besides making it super handy …
Save time in the kitchen with this easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe for the bread machine! This recipe originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on September 18, 2017. I was trying to think of a “dessert” to have for our picky-eater son’s birthday dinner, besides our usual Banana Split Cake, when I decided to give …
These cranberry, walnut, white chocolate chip zucchini muffins are sure to be a family favorite and a great way to use up all that zucchini from your garden. Growing Zucchini I am growing zucchini in my backyard garden for the first time in 30 years. Like a lot of you, I took my backyard gardening …
Next time you have a craving for English Muffins, you might want to try to make homemade English Muffins – they’re easier to make than you might think! There really aren’t a lot of fast food foods that I truly crave. Of course, let a pandemic interrupt your life and suddenly I’m craving a Sausage …
This Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread is not only full of nooks and crannies that you love so much in sourdough bread, but aromatic and oh so flavorful! Truth be told, I was introduced to homemade sourdough bread over 30 years ago. I got the starter from my next door neighbor. At first, I didn’t know …
These Low Carb and Keto Flax Muffins with Walnuts are perfect for on the go snacks, with your morning cup of coffee or anytime you want a satisfying treat. These Flax Muffins with Walnuts are my husband’s favorite low carb treat. I make up a batch or two and have them on hand for him …
Biscuits made with baking powder and butter are pure comfort food and making Stand Mixer Biscuits just gives you reason to make biscuits more often! Ever since I won my KitchenAid® Stand Mixer (thank you KitchenAid!!), I’ve been baking up a storm. I’ve made these easy Stand Mixer Biscuits no less than twice a week …
These super soft, yet dense parker house rolls are topped with melted butter and sea salt. They are amazing dinner rolls and perfect for pulled pork! This Parker House Rolls with Sea Salt recipe is one of the very first recipes I ever shared here on The Birch Cottage blog. It’s been long overdue for …
Learn how to make Snickerdoodle Cupcakes. Your favorite Snickerdoodle Cookie in a cupcake form is sure to be a new family favorite! Our son’s favorite cookies are Snickerdoodles. When we found out he was coming home from college Easter weekend, I wanted to make him a special treat. However, I had recently made him some …