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π The best sourdough sweets for Valentine's
The best sourdough sweets for Valentine's |
I mean, what better way to say you care for someone (or yourself!) than crafting something by handβright? β And not just something, but a bread, knot, roll, or cookie that isn't the same-old from the store or off a shelf. It started as flour and a bubbly sourdough starter and became a magical treat you cannot buy. β My round-up of sweet concoctions below will have one that will hit the spot this holiday. β Loaf is in the air, after all. (Sorry.) β In this week's newsletter:
π Dark Chocolate-Cherry Sourdough BreadThere's no going back once you eat a slice of this bread. β You'll want it every holiday you can make it (and even weeks when there's no holiday). The flavor is unexpectedβdelightfully sweet and tart at the same time. β Honestly, if I could only make one thing for someone special, it would be this.
β π Sourdough Chocolate KnotsThese are so fun to make and look stunning. When you have one in front of you, it's clear they take a little more effort than cinnamon rolls, and that effort is rewarded with layers of chocolate sandwiched between a tasty enriched dough.
β π Sourdough Cardamom RollsThese rolls have been one of the most popular recipes for years, and I understand why. β The super soft enriched dough enrobes a beautiful mixture of cardamom and sugar, all topped with a lightly spiced cardamom sugar syrup that'll make you weak at the knees. β Serve these in the morning warm from the oven with a cup of coffee, and I'm pretty sure you'll be winning Valentine's Day.
β π Sourdough Starter Discard Sugar CookiesThis recent recipe puts your otherwise discarded sourdough starter to good use. But that's not the main draw; the main draw is that these are just plain amazing. β Sweet, soft, chewy, and just the subtlest tang makes for a cookie unlike any other cookie.
π¬ Member Discussion of the WeekI'm feeding my starter at a 1:1:1 ratio at 100g each every other day because my home is cold (I started this before finding your site). I want to switch to your 1:5:5 feeding ratio. Can I do that on my next feed and keep it at a higher temperature? In my experience, it's not necessary to slowly acclimate your starter to a new feeding schedule or ratio. If you think about it, when we make a levain for a bake that day, there's no "ramp up" to make this happen. You switch over in one step. So feel free to switch to the new ratio; all will be fine. π§ Get My Best Baking ToolsIn the annual TPL membership, you'll get all our sourdough recipe archives, recorded and live sessions, baking spreadsheets, and a 100-page sourdough book with exclusive recipes.
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β β β See you all next week, have fun! β Maurizio Leo β P.S. Okay, you made it to the end of the email, that means you get the recipe I personally am going to make this V-day: Bomboloni. This is an undertaking, but they're donuts like you've never had before. Trust me. Enjoy! |
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