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Reviews on our Sourdough Kit

The Folke Estate Sourdough Kit is a complete introduction to the art of sourdough baking. It combines essential tools, a live starter culture, and simple guidance to help you confidently begin baki...

Individual Meringue Plum Cakes

I bought a bag of plums at the markets last weekend. I’d been looking at the Louise Cake recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi and liked the idea of the coconut topping with the tart fruit, but I didn’t rea...

How to care for your Sourdough tools

How to care for your Sourdough Tools- Folke Estate

Small-Batch Carrot Cake

Sometimes a whole cake is just too much. As a family of three, we rarely get through the whole thing and I end up finding it in the fridge days later, half eaten and starting to dry out. That’s why...

Rehydrating your Florence Sourdough Starter

Day 1. Prepare Your Workspace: Gather a clean glass jar, a fork or spoon for stirring, a kitchen scale, and some white baking flour or all-purpose flour.. Rehydrate the Starter: Place 5g of your dr...

The Best Sourdough Spelt Choc Chip Cookies!

My husband is sensitive to gluten & i've been trying to find a sourdough spelt cookie recipe so he can enjoy a baked treat that won’t hurt his stomach. If you’re gluten sensitive & want a c...

Sourdough Raspberry Cardamom Scrolls

Treat yourself to the world's tastiest Raspberry cardamom scrolls! They're huge, fluffy, super soft, and incredibly yummy. Once you make these, you won't want to try any other recipe. You can also ...

Fluffy Sourdough English Muffins

Waking up to the smell of homemade sourdough English muffins sizzling on the griddle just hits different. They’re soft, chewy, and full of that deep, tangy flavor you’ll never get from a store-bou...

The Best Sourdough Focaccia

Focaccia is one of those breads that feels special without being complicated. With its golden crust and soft, airy crumb, it’s perfect for a family dinner or an afternoon snack. This sourdough vers...

Spelt Sourdough Discard Banana Waffles

There’s something so satisfying about turning the simplest ingredients into something special for your family. These spelt sourdough discard banana waffles are a beautiful way to use what’s on hand...