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It's terrific how these pickled red onions become so crispy while being refrigerated in this flavorful brine giving you a delicious sweet-salty vib... Servings: 4 Prep: 10 Mins. Toast bread cubes: 12 Mins. Let stand: 10 Mins. Sourdough Baguette (recipe) INGREDIENTS Panzanella: 2 cups cubed sourdough baguette (measure after cubing) 2 cups chopped tomatoes (measure after chopping) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sliced pickled red onions 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Final addition: 1 avocado, cut into 1/2" cubes METHOD Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Arrange the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until lightly toasted, about 12 minutes. Pickled Red Onions (recipe) Meanwhile, place chopped tomatoes in a colander placed over a bowl, and toss them with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow excess liquid to dra...

A little bit of heaven in every bite, and these snacks are so easy to prepare  with ingredients I generally have on hand... Yield: 8 slices as a side, or 16 as an appetizer Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Sourdough: Click here for recipe: sourdough baguette 1 (12") sourdough baguette 1 fresh garlic clove, halved crosswise (for rubbing on hot toasted bread) Spread: 1 smashed avocado Bruschetta: 1 (14.5-oz can) diced Italian seasoned tomatoes*, drained (then squeezed with hands, and chopped finer) 3 large fresh basil leaves, julienned 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Mazola oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Garnish: Feta cheese crumbles METHOD Preheat the oven to 350F. In a small bowl, add the tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature. Smash the avocado in a separate small bowl; set aside. Cut baguette in half lengthwise, place on a baking sheet, and ...

A spectacular recipe that you'll be making again and again, making you want to maintain your sourdough starter over time... Yields: 12 Rolls Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: Appx. 35 mins. INGREDIENTS DOUGH: --Proof: 2-1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup warm 2% milk 1 tablespoon  fireweed and clover honey --Additional dough ingredients: 1 cup 'unfed' sourdough starter (stirred, and let it come to room temp--before feeding) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 TB water, if needed FILLING: 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (or light) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (depending upon your preference) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature --3/4 cup raisins and/or chopped pecans (optional) FROSTING: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar...

Oh, the aroma of freshly baked bread loaves!!!!! These sourdough twisted baguettes are absolutely divine... Yield: 2 twisted baguettes Prep: 15 - 20 Mins. Rising: (Appx 2 - 2-1/2 hrs total) Bake: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 cup lukewarm water 1 cup sourdough starter , unfed 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon honey 2 teaspoons instant yeast --1 egg lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for glaze METHOD In the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine water, starter, and 1-1/4 cups of flour, mixing until smooth. Mix in the salt, honey, and instant yeast, then the additional 1 cup of flour. Mix until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, On low (#2), let machine knead the dough for 7 minutes in the stand mixer. Transfer dough to a oiled bowl (also, oil top of dough ball) to rise, covered with plastic wrap, for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until doubled in size. Gently deflate dough, and divide it into four pieces. Knead each slightl...

This is a 1-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 1-2 hours Bake: 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 -1/2 cups Whole-Wheat Flour (I use King Arthur) 1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flours, kosher...

This is a 9-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 9-12 hours Bake 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS   Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 3-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flour, kosher salt, and sponge. Once the yeast mixture has...

There's no better way to start your day than with  a piece of this incredible sourdough coffee cake and a nice cup of hot coffee... Servings: (9) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 30 to 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cake 1 cup 'fed' sourdough starter    --[Click this link for " Sandra's Homemade Sourdough Starter "] 1/3 cup Mazola oil 1 large egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/4" cubes Glaze 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 2-1/2 tablespoons 2% milk 1/2 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9" square baking dish; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg. Add the sourdough starter and oil, whisk to combine. In another bo...

A wonderful texture and tremendous flavor you're bound to fall in love with... Yield: 1 loaf Bake: 35 to 40 Minutes INGREDIENTS: Sponge: 1/4 cup sour dough starter (straight from frig w/o replenishing) 1 cup AP Flour 1 cup warm water Mix together all the sponge ingredients in a large glass measure, cover with plastic wrap, and let site a minimum of 12 hours before making sour dough bread. Sponge you'll prepare 12 hours prior to making sour dough bread and will leave at room temperature Replenish Starter (replenish, cover and let sit out for 12 hrs, then return to frig): 1 cup warm water 1 cup AP flour Using a wooden spoon and a glass measuring cup, mix together replenish starter ingredients and pour into jar with sour dough starter. Cover and let stand at room temperature 12 hours before refrigerating. Don't forget to replenish your starter after removing a portion for your sponge ~~~~ Sandra's Sour Dough Starter recipe Sour Dough Bread dough: 1 teaspoon instant yeast...

Keep starter on hand to use in preparing sour dough recipes found throughout  "Sandra's Alaska Recipe" site.  Starters can be thick or thin but both will work equally well,  although the amount of flour needed in an actual recipe will vary  according to consistency of the starter and  the surrounding humidity of your particular environment... Yields Approximately 2-1/2 cups Prep Time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 envelope Active Dry Yeast or 2-1/4 tsps. 2 cups warm water (100� to 110� degrees) METHOD Combine flour and un-dissolved yeast in large plastic, ceramic or glass bowl (don�t use metal).  Gradually add warm water to flour mixture and beat until smooth.  (Batter may be stiff, but will relax as it ages or when brought back to room temperature after refrigeration.)  Cover with a cloth towel or cheesecloth; let stand in warm place until mixture is bubbly and sour-smelling, about 2 to 4 days. Starter may darken, but if i...