Focaccia is one of the most satisfying breads you can bake at home. With its crisp golden crust, pillowy crumb, and generous drizzle of olive oil, it’s a showstopper that’s surprisingly easy to make. What makes sourdough focaccia even more special is the added depth of flavour: the gentle tang of a natural starter balances perfectly with sweet or savoury toppings.

There’s something deeply comforting about the pairing of potatoes and rosemary. Soft, earthy potatoes bring a tender, moist crumb to sourdough bread, while rosemary adds a fragrant lift that fills your kitchen with the smell of a rustic countryside bake. This combination isn’t new—it’s been a staple in Italian baking for generations—but when folded into a tangy sourdough loaf, it feels both homely and special at the same time.

Stencilling on sourdough bread is a wonderful way to add an artistic touch to your homemade loaves. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of stencilling on sourdough bread, from choosing the right stencil, to applying it perfectly on your dough.

There’s something special about seasonal baking that brings an extra layer of creativity and joy to the kitchen. As the weather cools down and autumn arrives, I often bake a pumpkin-shaped sourdough bread. In this article I’ll share some helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process!

I enjoy every step of bread making, from kneading the dough to shaping. But by far my favourite part is the scoring—there is something so satisfying about it! And while I may often use the same bread recipe, I try to use different scoring designs as much as possible.