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  • Cheddar Sourdough Biscuits

    Cheddar Sourdough Biscuits

    There’s something comforting about a warm biscuit straight from the oven. It’s especially delightful when made with a little sourdough love 🖤 These biscuits are tender, cheesy, and perfectly satisfying. They’re quick to make and even better shared.

    Ingredients:
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
    • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed sourdough starter)
    • ½ cup heavy cream

    Directions:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F.
    In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cheddar cheese.
    Add the sourdough discard and heavy cream, stirring until combined.
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times.
    Shape into a circle about 1 inch thick.
    Cut into 8 wedges and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or baking stone.
    Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the tops are just golden.
    Serve warm, with a pat of butter if you’d like.

    Optional: Add finely chopped jalapeños, fresh or pickled, for a little zing.

  • Delicious Strawberry Sourdough Cake Recipe

    Delicious Strawberry Sourdough Cake Recipe

    🍓 “Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did.”
    – Dr. William Butler, 17th century


    Ingredients:

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup sourdough discard (or Greek vanilla yogurt)
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 lb strawberries, stems removed and halved
    • sugar and cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)

    For the Whipped Cream:

    • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Directions:

    Preheat oven to 350º.
    Prepare a 9-inch round pan by greasing the bottom or lining with parchment paper.

    In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
    Add the sourdough discard (or yogurt), egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    Add the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

    Spread the batter in your prepared pan.
    Top with halved strawberries, cut side down.
    Sprinkle lightly with sugar and cinnamon for a cozy finish.

    Bake at 350ºF for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden.

    In a chilled glass bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla.
    Whip until medium peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.