What’s baking in my kitchen this week 🍂


Hey Reader,

I hope you’re having a great October! I’m hoping for a weekend full of pumpkin carving, warm soup, and crusty loaves, or maybe baking something off my October list. The weather looks just perfect for it.

One of my new favorites this month has been a Sourdough Chicken Pot Pie made with my flaky sourdough discard pie crust and a creamy, flavor-packed sourdough filling. It’s cozy comfort food at its best, and I've also made it in a skillet topped with sourdough drop biscuits - so good!

Keep scrolling to see what else I’ve been baking (and sharing with all of you) lately.

Special Fall Sourdough Bakes

Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Babka: This is a true showstopper. A beautiful loaf of sourdough babka swirled with apple and cinnamon filling—everyone will be asking you for the recipe!

Maple Pecan Sourdough Bread: Maple and pecans go so well together in this artisan loaf filled with nutty, fall flavor. It's another one that will have everyone you know begging for the recipe.

Most Viral Recipe of the Week

The Best Apple Sourdough Recipes

This week I posted my collection of my most popular Best Apple Sourdough Recipes. From Sourdough Discard Apple Cake to Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread, and everything in between, this is a collection of recipes you're going to want this fall!

Other Popular Recipes This Week

And for an extra special fall breakfast, check out my brand new recipe for Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles. They are quick and easy to make, and they taste delicious—especially when topped with some pumpkin syrup!

YouTube Update

I just uploaded a new step-by-step sourdough focaccia tutorial on my YouTube channel. If you’re not following me there yet, now’s the time! I’m sharing weekly long-form videos with more in-depth recipes based on your feedback.

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Sourdough teacher and recipe creator, Amy shares tried-and-true sourdough recipes designed to make baking simple and approachable. From quick and easy discard recipes to perfectly crispy sourdough bread, she offers the guidance and inspiration you need to bake with confidence in your own kitchen.

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