With the end of the year quickly approaching, I'm sharing the recipes you loved in 2023.
Make It Dough had over 700K page views(!!!) and more of you made my recipes this year than ever before.
I'm truly grateful for your continued support in visiting Make It Dough, enabling me to create new recipes and explore the boundless potential of sourdough. Thank you!
Top Recipe of the Year
This year's top post highlights your appreciation for sourdough discard bread. These recipes combine the convenience of commercial yeast with the deep and nuanced flavor of sourdough discard.
I added Sourdough Discard Focaccia, Sourdough Discard Hot Dog Buns and Sourdough Discard Pretzels to my collection this year. Anticipate seeing more of these recipes in 2024!
The upsets
Surprisingly, the top recipe of 2022, Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies, and the long-standing favorite Sourdough Pasta didn't make it onto this year's list.
Once again, Basic Sourdough Bread didn't make the list, indicating your preference for exploring creative sourdough starter recipes on Make It Dough.
Surprise favorite
I'm most surprised by how much you guys loved my recipe for Raspberry Preserves! It was one of the 10 most visited pages on the site. However, since it doesn't contain sourdough I left it out of this year's list.
Personal highlight
A personal recipe development highlight for me this year was nailing Sourdough Brownies. Mastering brownies, especially achieving that coveted shiny top, is a challenge that many bakers understand. I'm thrilled to have finally created the brownie recipe of my dreams. They made the list, so I'm delighted to know that you guys loved them as much as I do.
Baking better bread
Additionally, I've published more bread baking guides designed to assist you in refining your techniques and creating better sourdough bread at home. The most popular posts include guides on How to Score Sourdough Bread and Baking Bread without a Dutch Oven.
Which recipe did you love most in 2023? Did your favorite make the list?
Top 10 Sourdough Recipes of 2023
Quick and Easy Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread Recipe
Nothing beats a classic, this soft, fluffy Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread is perfect for sandwiches and toast. This recipe marries the convenience of commercial yeast and the flavor of sourdough discard for a loaf that comes together in a few hours instead of days.
Extra Flaky Sourdough Discard Pie and Galette Crust
This Sourdough Pie Crust is buttery, flaky, tender and impossible to mess up! Butter and sourdough discard impart a rich flavor that serves as the perfect backdrop for any delicious fillings.
Easy Sourdough Discard Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast)
Sourdough Discard Flatbread is a quick and easy way to put fresh, delicious, fluffy bread on the table. This one-bowl recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes from start to finish with no rising time required.
The Best Fluffy and Tender Sourdough Discard Scones
Tender and cakey these Sourdough Discard Scones are the perfect quick bake for a seriously hearty breakfast. These are all about the butter flavor, so treat yourself and splurge on European butter (which has a higher % of fat) when you make these. Serve with your favorite jam and cream, and you are sure to impress your family and friends with this new delicious treat.
Soft and Fudgy Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cookies
Soft and fudgy, these Sourdough Chocolate Cookies are made with three types of chocolate. Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that perfectly balances the rich flavor of chocolate.
Easy One Bowl Sourdough Discard Brownie Recipe
Rich, and chewy with an irresistible shiny top, this Sourdough Brownie recipe is pretty darn close to perfect. Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that makes this ultimate chocolate treat even more satisfying.
Quick and Easy Soft Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
These Sourdough Discard Rolls are so unbelievably soft, pillowy and plush. By using a combination of sourdough discard and instant yeast, you can have delicious, flavorful rolls on your dinner table in less than 2 hours.
Soft Sourdough Japanese Milk Bread
Not your regular white bread, Sourdough Japanese Milk Bread is the tastiest sandwich bread with the fluffiest crumb. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this bread uses a unique technique that incorporates roux in the dough, infusing added moisture that gives this loaf its pillowy crumb.
Sourdough Crinkle Cookies
Light, airy with a rich chocolate flavor, these Sourdough Crinkles are quick and easy to make. Rolled in powdered sugar with a crackly top, these cookies are perfect for gift giving.
Flaky Buttery Sourdough Discard Biscuit Recipe
Use your sourdough discard to make these flaky, buttery Sourdough Discard Biscuits. You’ll love peeling apart the delicious fluffy layers. Made with just a few simple ingredients, sourdough discard adds a depth of flavor to this easy biscuit recipe.
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