In January 2023, through the guidance and inspiration of a couple of bread enthusiast friends, I decided to finally take on Sourdough. It has been my family's favorite bread since I can remember, and somehow, I missed the craze during the 2020 "stay-at-home" (I was too busy watching all the live music performances being streamed). So, only now have I created my own starter, lovingly calling it my "Doughter" (sourDOUGH-starTER). I call it this because, Starter, aka Levain, is a living culture. It needs consistent care, food (flour), water, and a favorable environment to allow the wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria to thrive and ferment. You really have to love it to keep it growing healthy and strong... much like a Daughter! When I started this journey, it just clicked for me. My Doughter grew perfectly in my first attempt and I have been keeping up with it since. My naturally leavened loaves are full of flavor, have a crunchy crust on the outside and a soft, airy crumb on the inside.  These breads make amazing toasts and the toppings are endless. I hope you enjoy them and come back for more! Help me spread love and butter... or jelly or cream cheese or avocado... whatever your heart desires!