Meet Tina from Stretch and Folds
I'm a mother of 2, helping fellow busy moms bake, cook, & live sustainably.
Living in Europe, I often struggle to find reliable sourdough baking information online. Adding to the complexity, many American recipes call for ingredients like "all-purpose flour" or "bread flour," which may not align with what's readily available in our region. I aim to help with ingredient choices, substitutions, and overall sourdough baking guidance.
This led me to develop my personal approach to sourdough baking, which, in my view, is even more straightforward than most. It's a laid-back method with a focus on baking delicious, homemade bread for my family to enjoy every day!
From Scratch Cooking and Real, Traditional Sourdough Bread
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to balance everything. That's why I focus on practical, no-nonsense recipes and tips that can fit into hectic schedules.
If you want to see what I’m cooking up day-to-day, subscribe to my YouTube channel! I post new videos every Friday, mostly about cooking (with lots of sourdough baking!) and homemaking. I'm also most responsive there, so leave a comment to say hi!
Whether it's baking bread, cooking from scratch, or making sure our house is clean without using harsh chemicals, I believe these goals can be achieved if we go slowly and add one thing at a time. We only need knowledge, for example about what we can cook from foods that are available to us, in season and we can get locally.
Sourdough recipes are the heart of this blog. I also love to share sourdough discard recipes because it's amazing what you can do with it.
Why Stretch and Folds?
Stretching and folding my dough is my therapy, my way of providing quality bread for my family, and (hopefully!) something I can share and inspire others to try!
The inspiration for all the recipes I share comes mainly from the unique mix of my country's culinary traditions: Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary. I always joke that we took the best dishes from each of those countries, and I still think it's true.
Start by making your starter from scratch, use it in a basic bread recipe and you'll find yourself on the point of no return. Adding batch baking sourdough bread to your schedule can be simple and doable, even for the busier people.
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