Welcome back to my sourdough series! Today we are going to learn a little bit about how and why we shape and score sourdough loaves (and breads in general). If you're new here, welcome! I'm so glad you found your way to Kitchen Joy. In case you missed it, Part 1 was all about the...
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Strawberry Shortcake
Happy Fourth of July! We have been crazy busy this summer between cookbook events, two little girls' birthdays, and countless other things all competing for our time, so we are thrilled to have the holiday weekend to catch our breath and relax as a family. When I asked my now-three-year-old daughter what kind of cake...
A Study in Sourdough: Part 2- Basic Sourdough Bread.
Welcome back to my series on sourdough! Today in part 2 we are jumping in and baking a Basic Sourdough Bread loaf. Please don't be intimidated. I've tried to include enough tips and information to set you up to succeed and get a lovely loaf in no time! Stay tuned for Part 3 where we...
A Study in Sourdough: Part 1- The Starter.
A Beginner's Guide to Sourdough Baking at Home Welcome to part one of my sourdough series! Today we are starting at the beginning. Sourdough Starter. What is it? What does it do? How do I make it, and how do I use it? I'm here to break it down to the basics for you! Stay...
Monkey Bread (From Scratch!)
Happy Spring! We’re fully enjoying our first days of sunshine and milder temperatures in Michigan this week. Sometimes we get overeager for the warmer days, or at least I know I do. I left the house the other morning without a jacket because it felt so warm out…only to realize once I was on the road...
Why I'm Celebrating Pi Day
So today is Pi Day. The nerdy holiday that encourages pie-eating in the name of mathematics. Sign me up. I don’t usually “celebrate” Pi Day, but this year we’re making a big deal of it for several reasons. First, I’ve been baking pies like a crazy lunatic for weeks in the name of research for...
Maple Pecan Blondies with Maple Butter Sauce
We are on a bit of a maple kick around here lately. After years of talking about it, we finally took advantage of the massive sugar maple trees in our yard and made our own maple syrup this year. We were lucky enough to catch the first big run of sap right on time, so we had more sap than...
Perfectly Soft Snickerdoodles
While I was growing up, I wasn’t exactly a fan of Snickerdoodles. I liked them, but they weren’t my first choice when it came to cookies. To me, they seemed like someone forgot to add the chocolate chips when they made them. The cookie part alone wasn’t amazing. It has been my mission lately to...
Michigan Pasties (Meat Pies) with Pan Gravy
This recipe has been a long time coming. I feel as a Michigan native and food blogger, it is my duty to share a recipe for Michigan pasties at some point. Since Michigan had its 180th birthday last week, it seems like a fitting time to share my version of a Michigan pasty recipe. Pasties,...
Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzels with Warm Nutella Sauce (+ Kitchen Joy's 4th Birthday!)
Today is Kitchen Joy’s 4th birthday. It doesn’t seem possible that it’s been that long since I began this project. While I hope that over the years I’ve been able to bring a little bit of joy to your kitchen, it is I who have benefited the most from this endeavor. I’ve learned so much...