Mastering Sourdough

Course

A comprehensive virtual course in learning how to craft the perfect loaf of sourdough artisan bread at home. A thourough, but easy to follow guide with all the tips from my years of sourdough and teaching – creating a no-fail baking experience from your very own kitchen.

Favorite Fall Recipes

Caramel Apple Pecan Sticky Buns

Caramel Apple Pecan Sticky Buns

Apples, pecans, and caramel all wrapped up in a brioche dough? Screaming fall and cozy, these caramel apple pecan sticky buns are the ultimate treat for any fall or winter occasion. Sticky Bun FAQ's What's the difference between cinnamon rolls and sticky buns?This...

Sourdough Zucchini Muffins

Sourdough Zucchini Muffins

Whether you have leftover zucchini from the garden you don't know what to do with, or leftover sourdough starter in the fridge you don't know what to do with - these sourdough zucchini muffins are a perfect match for those two. Using whole grains, only natural...

Mom’s Banana Bread (SEVEN BROTHERS COPYCAT)

Mom’s Banana Bread (SEVEN BROTHERS COPYCAT)

Seven Brothers is a popular restaurant that popped in Oahu, started by a local family with seven boys. They've since opened a couple additional locations in the United States. The core menu is amazing burgers and fries, and one of the limited desert options is Mom's...

Sourdough Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

Sourdough Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

WHAT IS SOURDOUGH? Sourdough starter is the original form of yeast, what people used to leaven bread in ancient days. It is simply the combination of flour and water fermented over a period of time. After the invention of the microscope, scientists learned how to...

Maple Glazed Coffee Cake Muffins

Maple Glazed Coffee Cake Muffins

This moist coffee cake muffin is loaded with a mouth watering streusel and finished with a maple cream drizzle. A family favorite, and after baking, you'll quickly understand why! The best coffee cake muffins In under an hour you can have gourmet muffins on the table!...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

These delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons have a classic french macaron shell filled with a delicious pumpkin spice cheesecake filling. The best macarons I have spent many hours and MANY attempts to perfect these macarons. This recipe uses the traditional French...

Caramel Apple Pecan Sticky Buns

Caramel Apple Pecan Sticky Buns

Apples, pecans, and caramel all wrapped up in a brioche dough? Screaming fall and cozy, these caramel apple pecan sticky buns are the ultimate treat for any fall or winter occasion. Sticky Bun FAQ's What's the difference between cinnamon rolls and sticky buns?This...

Sourdough Zucchini Muffins

Sourdough Zucchini Muffins

Whether you have leftover zucchini from the garden you don't know what to do with, or leftover sourdough starter in the fridge you don't know what to do with - these sourdough zucchini muffins are a perfect match for those two. Using whole grains, only natural...

Mom’s Banana Bread (SEVEN BROTHERS COPYCAT)

Mom’s Banana Bread (SEVEN BROTHERS COPYCAT)

Seven Brothers is a popular restaurant that popped in Oahu, started by a local family with seven boys. They've since opened a couple additional locations in the United States. The core menu is amazing burgers and fries, and one of the limited desert options is Mom's...

Sourdough Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

Sourdough Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

WHAT IS SOURDOUGH? Sourdough starter is the original form of yeast, what people used to leaven bread in ancient days. It is simply the combination of flour and water fermented over a period of time. After the invention of the microscope, scientists learned how to...

Maple Glazed Coffee Cake Muffins

Maple Glazed Coffee Cake Muffins

This moist coffee cake muffin is loaded with a mouth watering streusel and finished with a maple cream drizzle. A family favorite, and after baking, you'll quickly understand why! The best coffee cake muffins In under an hour you can have gourmet muffins on the table!...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

These delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons have a classic french macaron shell filled with a delicious pumpkin spice cheesecake filling. The best macarons I have spent many hours and MANY attempts to perfect these macarons. This recipe uses the traditional French...

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Tried and true amazing recipes from my kitchen to yours. Breads, rolls & gourmet bakes that are both decadent & approachable for every skill level in the kitchen.

Mastering Sourdough

Course

A comprehensive virtual course in learning how to craft the perfect loaf of sourdough artisan bread at home. A thourough, but easy to follow guide with all the tips from my years of sourdough and teaching – creating a no-fail baking experience from your very own kitchen.

Favorite Easter Recipes

Spinach Puffs

Spinach Puffs

Filled with spinach, feta cheese, bacon, and more - these spinach puffs make for an easy and impressive crowd pleasing appetizer! Easy Appetizer These spinach puffs are incredibly delicious, impressive, and actually VERY easy! You can pair with my homemade easy rough...

Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

Choux Pastry (Pâte à  Choux) A simple, classic French pastry that is used to make decadent desserts including cream puffs eclairs, cream puffs, eclairs, profiteroles, and even churros! Whether you bake it or fry it - it's delicious and easy! What is a choux pastry?...

Easy Rough Puff Pastry

Easy Rough Puff Pastry

Easy Rough Puff Pastry In just 15 minutes you can have incredibly flaky puff pastry! Use for turnovers, tarts, danishes, or my favorite spinach puffs! Way easier than the traditional puff pastry method without sacrificing the amazing flaky quality! What is Rough Puff...

Best Banana Bread

Best Banana Bread

Incredibly easy and delicious banana bread. SO moist, and the best way to use up those overripe bananas! With just 3 ripe bananas and a few basic pantry ingredients, you'll have amazing moist banana bread. It's such an easy and delicious way to use up overripe...

Lemon Layer Cake

Lemon Layer Cake

This moist lemon cake is for lemon lovers with 3 kinds of lemon components in the cake batter (lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract) and of course, a lemon cream cheese frosting to finish it off. Add raspberries, strawberries, or a puree of choice between the...

Lemon & Blackberry Lavender Cake

Lemon & Blackberry Lavender Cake

Moist lemon cake layers with a blackberry lavender jam and a light mascarpone frosting. Topped off with a lemon glaze, it makes for the perfect refreshing cake. These lemon cake layers are a favorite. With 3 kinds of lemon components (lemon zest, lemon juice, and...

Spinach Puffs

Spinach Puffs

Filled with spinach, feta cheese, bacon, and more - these spinach puffs make for an easy and impressive crowd pleasing appetizer! Easy Appetizer These spinach puffs are incredibly delicious, impressive, and actually VERY easy! You can pair with my homemade easy rough...

Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

Choux Pastry (Pâte à  Choux) A simple, classic French pastry that is used to make decadent desserts including cream puffs eclairs, cream puffs, eclairs, profiteroles, and even churros! Whether you bake it or fry it - it's delicious and easy! What is a choux pastry?...

Easy Rough Puff Pastry

Easy Rough Puff Pastry

Easy Rough Puff Pastry In just 15 minutes you can have incredibly flaky puff pastry! Use for turnovers, tarts, danishes, or my favorite spinach puffs! Way easier than the traditional puff pastry method without sacrificing the amazing flaky quality! What is Rough Puff...

Best Banana Bread

Best Banana Bread

Incredibly easy and delicious banana bread. SO moist, and the best way to use up those overripe bananas! With just 3 ripe bananas and a few basic pantry ingredients, you'll have amazing moist banana bread. It's such an easy and delicious way to use up overripe...

Lemon Layer Cake

Lemon Layer Cake

This moist lemon cake is for lemon lovers with 3 kinds of lemon components in the cake batter (lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract) and of course, a lemon cream cheese frosting to finish it off. Add raspberries, strawberries, or a puree of choice between the...

Lemon & Blackberry Lavender Cake

Lemon & Blackberry Lavender Cake

Moist lemon cake layers with a blackberry lavender jam and a light mascarpone frosting. Topped off with a lemon glaze, it makes for the perfect refreshing cake. These lemon cake layers are a favorite. With 3 kinds of lemon components (lemon zest, lemon juice, and...

Tried and true amazing recipes from my kitchen to yours. Breads, rolls & gourmet bakes that are both decadent & approachable for every skill level in the kitchen.

Approachable recipes that elevate your baking 

I believe everyone deserves to have bakery quality goods in their own home. Through simple techniques and tried and true recipes, I hope to help boost your baking confidence to bring amazing results to your kitchen table every time. Food that becomes part of memories. 

Sourdough That Makes Sense

Learn

Learn about the how and why of sourdough from beginning to end, from creating a healthy starter to crafting the perfect loaf of artisan bread.

Bake

Bake with confidence using the detailed photos and linked videos included to quickly fall in love with sourdough in your home.

Master

Master the skill of using sourdough beyond just bread with over 20 delicious recipes including bagels, donuts, brownies, and more.

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Featured Recipes

Side view of the chocolate chip brioche bread loaves with food props

Chocolate Chip Brioche (Chocolate Cramique)

What happens when fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth brioche meets decadent chocolate chips? You get the ultimate indulgent treat—Chocolate Cramique (Chocolate Chip Brioche), a delightful twist on the classic brioche you never knew you needed!

sourdough loaded soup

Loaded Harvest Sourdough Soup

Ever put sourdough starter in your soup?
My Loaded Harvest Sourdough Soup recipe will change the way you think about soup thickening forever.

sourdough bread bowl with soup

Sourdough Bread Bowl

Soft, easy to make, and leavened naturally by sourdough starter, these bread bowls are a huge crowd pleaser.

slice of valentine's swirl babka bread

Valentine’s Swirl Babka

A tender brioche dough swirled with festive Valentine’s Day colors. A festive, fun, light Valentine’s Day bread. Makes a great Valentine’s gift too for a friend!

Lo’s Kitchen Essentials

My top favorites from my kitchen I can’t live without! 

sliced oat bread
white chocolate berries and cream cake with slice out
aerial view of cut up smores cookie bars
Lemon cheesecake slice close up
Lemon cheesecake slice close up

Fresh Out Of My Oven

Cranberry Orange Rolls

Cranberry Orange Rolls

A harmonious blend of tart cranberries and sweet orange, wrapped up in a pillowy cloud of dough, and topped with a sweet glaze. A delightful holiday treat for any occasion.