Hi. I’m Summer. You may have seen my new Facebook account recently and wondered if it was real. It is! I have had my sourdough starter (Mable) since 2020 and recently decided that I enjoyed baking sourdough enough to offer some for sale. I’m a nurse by trade and I do work full time, so I post on my Breaddy Crocker Facebook page when I have loaves available. I only bake small-batch artisan loaves so they don’t seem to last long. But I do bake weekly, every chance I get.
I started my sourdough journey back in 2020 by watching YouTube videos created by Farmhouse on Boone. She is a stay at home mom in Missouri who makes all of her family’s food from scratch. She is an inspiration to me and I followed her instructions on making my own sourdough starter. For the first couple of years I stuck to very easy sourdough things such as pancakes and English muffins and cinnamon rolls. It wasn’t until this year that I felt like I truly mastered an artisan loaf. Then I figured out what I feel like makes a loaf stay softer and fresher longer. Olive oil and honey. I share videos of my process on our OKSeasonedsisters TikTok, Instagram and my Breaddy Crocker Facebook page. I share recipes and tips on sourdough as well as post what loaves I have available for purchase.
If you’re wondering what the big deal is with sourdough, first of all, give it a try. The flavor and texture of sourdough is unique and so delicious. The fermentation time that sourdough needs helps to break down gluten and for this reason, those who have a gluten sensitivity seem to be able to tolerate sourdough in moderation. This same fermentation process helps sourdough be more glycemic stable. This means that sourdough doesn’t spike your blood sugar like a typical loaf of store-bought bread. For me, I love the handling of the dough. It’s so satisfying to watch flour, water, salt, olive oil, honey, and a little malted barley flour go from being a mess of ingredients in a bowl to a smooth mass of dough, ready to shape and bake. Can’t forget to mention the fun loaves! Double chocolate, chocolate chip, s’mores…these are some examples of specialty loaves that are such a treat. I hope you give them a try! You might just discover that you’re a sourdough lover after all. Summer Your Hometown Breaddy Crocker
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