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The Best Seedy Sourdough Bread
This beginner-friendly simple seedy sourdough bread recipe simplifies the process, stripping away most of the fancy techniques. If you’re new to…
How To Make Homemade Whipped Tallow Balm
This post may contain affiliate links, please read our privacy policy for details. This whipped tallow balm is a simple, all-natural moisturizer…
How To Make Natural Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Aid
Natural dishwasher detergent and rinse aid can be one less thing on your shopping list. With just a few versatile ingredients—plus…
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how to make sourdough bread
Whether you’ve never touched sourdough or you’re tired of googling every step—this book is your go-to companion.
Learn the basics, avoid common beginner mistakes, and finally bake an edible loaf!

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I’m Bronwyn—a longtime sourdough baker and a homesteader-in-progress, learning to live more simply and intentionally.
This is a space for learning how to make more from scratch and depend less on the store. My goal is to live a little closer to how my great-grandparents did — simpler, more intentionally, frugally, and naturally.
From baking bread at home to cooking from scratch, using simple non-toxic ingredients for cleaning, and making skincare with animal fats — you’ll find the inspiration and know-how to live more simply and self-sufficiently right here.

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sourdough english muffins
These sourdough english muffins have become quite popular on the Youtube! If you’re looking for a soft, bubbly, gassy english muffin recipe, this video is for you!

















