The Sourdough Mamas Podcast: Recent Episodes
Heather Currier
Heather Currier has been helping transform busy home bakers into Sourdough Mamas through her blog, Leavenly.com. She has helped bring together a community built on hope and inspiration which empowers members to accelerate their sourdough journey.Now, Heather is bringing together stories of hope and secrets of the process in The Sourdough Mamas Podcast. You will hear from other Sourdough Mamas who have struggled time and time again but have managed to overcome obstacles to create beautiful sourdough bread. She’ll share their stories of how they did it, so you can too. You will hear from those that are using sourdough as a means of therapy, art, health, and self-reliance. She will go into detail on the entire process and chat about important topics like hydration, fermentation, kitchen tools, starter, recipes, and many other conversations to help you get the bread you deserve. Heather will also talk with sourdough baking experts and influencers ("sourdoughfluencers") to share their knowledge, answer audience questions, and give advice. The little-known trick to sourdough is to customize the process to fit your kitchen, your ingredients, and your life... and that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about in The Sourdough Mamas Podcast!
019 - Your sourdough is holding out on you! In this week's episode, learn 5 things that you may not know about your sourdough, including tips on cold proofing, scoring, the best kind of folds, controlling sourness, and bad sourdough advice.
Plus, hear my story about the bad advice that I gave!
Podcast listeners get a exclusive discount! Head to courses.leavenly.com and get 25% off the Sourdough Scoring Workshop by entering the promo code PODCAST in the checkout.
Links mentioned:
Sourdough Scoring Workshop: courses.leavenly.com
Goldie the Starter Warmer: https://bit.ly/3NIPgCm
How to Score Sourdough Bread article: https://bit.ly/3t9Cghq
A GREAT video on starter & flavor by The Bread Code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPSsWa4nGgU
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeavenlyCommunity/
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, leave a comment below – I’d love to hear them!
018 – The gift of sourdough is one of the most thoughtful gifts we can give. In this episode we discuss the best ways to gift your sourdough bread, as well as your sourdough starter, whether dried or hydrated.
Plus, you’ll hear some recommendations from Sourdough Mamas on ways they gift their sourdough! You’ll walk away with so many ideas, you’ll want to give all of the sourdough to all of the people!
Links mentioned:
FREE STARTER INSTRUCTIONS DOWNLOAD: https://www.leavenly.com/episode-18/
Drying & Reviving Starter: https://bit.ly/3Gjromk
2oz Gift Jars: https://amzn.to/3sWp3bM
Paper Bread Bags with Window: https://amzn.to/3lH1IXx
Cotton Tote Bags: https://amzn.to/3zfSlGj
Target Giant Paper Lunch Bags: https://bit.ly/3zfStFN
Olive Oil & Balsamic Set: https://amzn.to/3N4iCeN
Remember, these affiliate links send a small percentage back to Leavenly to keep this free content going!
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeavenlyCommunity)
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, leave a comment – I’d love to hear them!
017 - Einkorn is an ancient grain that behaves differently than modern wheat, but has a magnitude of benefits, most notably for those who are gluten-sensitive. Join us as we chat with Lauren Vickerman, the resident einkorn expert over at jovial foods.
"Einkorn's flour is more digestible [and] has amazing flavor." Lauren explains how einkorn is different, how we should be baking with it, how its flavor is far superior to regular flours, and so much more!
If you've ever been curious about this amazing grain, you won't want to miss this episode.
Links mentioned
To shop for einkorn on the jovial site: https://jovialfoods.com/einkorn/
On Amazon: jovial on Amazon.com
A recent article from Well and Good that is exceptional at explaining einkorn by RD Kristy Del Coro: Einkorn Contains More Protein Than Any Other Grain, but That’s Only One Reason RDs Call It the ‘Mother of All Grains’
To sign up for our newsletter and get 10% off: jovial Newsletter Sign Up
The jovial blog where they offer harvest updates, recipes and news: https://jovialfoods.com/blog/
jovial's (amazing!) einkorn sourdough video series on YouTube: Mastering Einkorn Sourdough Baking Series
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jovialfoods/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jovialfoods/
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/39bVVpM
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode 🧡
016 - Did you know you can make your own flour at home? Whether it's wheat flour or gluten-free flour you're looking for, we'll talk about the process in this episode.
Milling your own flour means you're using the freshest, most nutritious flour possible. Today you'll learn all about wheat, why fresh flour is superior to store-bought flour, how to mill it, bake with it, and store it. Plus, how long do wheat berries last, anyway? Tune in to find out!
Links mentioned
Say Thanks for The Sourdough Mamas Podcast! https://bit.ly/3l1UI76
Leavenly & Sourdough Mamas Shop: https://bit.ly/3wm3DFG
Mock Mill KitchenAid attachment: https://bit.ly/3wpRboi
NutriMill: https://amzn.to/3M8XgMN
KitchenAid Grain Mill: https://amzn.to/3N8TsLn
Manual Grain Grinder (cheapest!): https://amzn.to/3w8CMOH
Gluten-Free Homemade Flour Recipe: https://bit.ly/3swcnYO
Palouse Wheat Berries, 3lb bag: https://amzn.to/3yy3CkW
True Sourdough's guide to milling flour: https://bit.ly/3FEZa5e
Matthew James Duffy's guide to milling flour: https://bit.ly/3M83tsn
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! https://bit.ly/39bVVpM
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode 🧡
015 - In today's episode of The Sourdough Mamas Podcast, we chat with Emilie Raffa from The Clever Carrot! If you have a sourdough starter, you've likely made a recipe or two from The Clever Carrot. Emilie is an OG in the online sourdough space: she wrote the first comprehensive beginner's guide to sourdough (which remains her most popular resource), and she has dozens and dozens of recipes on her website to help you utilize your sourdough discard.
Bagels, hot cross buns, chocolate sourdough... The list goes on. The most popular recipe I see on The Sourdough Mamas group on Facebook is her cinnamon rolls, which look absolutely divine!
Oh, and did I mention she also authored a cookbook? Get your copy of Artisan Sourdough Made Simple using the link below!
Find out how she discovered sourdough, her current sourdough passion project, and her best advice for baking with sourdough discard. You won't want to miss this!
Links mentioned:
Sourdough Mamas merch! https://www.shop.leavenly.com
The Clever Carrot: https://www.theclevercarrot.com/
The Clever Carrot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclevercarrot/
Fig Jam & Lime Cordial: https://figjamandlimecordial.com/
Artisan Sourdough Made Simple: https://amzn.to/3LNRQXb
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeavenlyCommunity)
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, leave a comment below – I’d love to hear them!
014 - Welcome to your map of the sourdough journey! The Sourdough Success Path helps you:
- determine where you are currently
- visualize where you'd like to be
- find the exact resources, guides and videos you need right now
The Sourdough Success Path is like having a sourdough expert holding your hand and telling you what to do next! You'll find clarity, direction and peace of mind with the Sourdough Success Path.
See links below to access the downloads!
Links mentioned:
Goldie the sourdough starter warmer! https://goldie-by-sourhouse.kckb.st/5bb7c373
Send your love for the Sourdough Mamas Podcast: https://www.leavenly.com/thanks
Show notes with PDF download of The Sourdough Success Path
https://www.leavenly.com/episode-14
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! www.facebook.com/groups/leavenlycommunity
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode 🧡
013 – In this week’s episode, I chat with Shannon Peckford, the creative genius behind Sourdough Schoolhouse. Shannon is a fantastic teacher, a wonderful bread baker, and she has so many lessons to teach us beyond her courses.
We talk about sourdough and baking, but also comparing ourselves to others, how we can make sourdough work for us, and the most important advice Shannon gives to beginner bakers.
Shannon is a wealth of information and you will learn a ton from this episode!
(Plus, her energy is absolutely contagious!)
Links mentioned:
Sourdough Schoolhouse website: https://sourdoughschoolhouse.com/
Sourdough Schoolhouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughschoolhouse/
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook!
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, leave a comment below – I’d love to hear them!
See all podcast episodes here: https://www.leavenly.com/podcast/
012 – I have learned so much from sourdough bread over the years, and I wanted to create an episode sharing just a few of the lessons I’ve picked up. Sourdough will always teach you, if you’re willing to listen!
This week’s episode is more personal than most, covering topics like Easter, kids, and how my life is so busy I almost didn’t have time to make this episode (I’m writing this at 9pm at night)!
I also share the top 5 things I’ve learned from sourdough along my journey. There are many more, but these ones stand out and are important to me, for a variety of reasons which I discuss in the podcast.
Plus, you’ll learn a little trick that might mean you can save your starter if you bake it – oops!Links mentioned:
Sourdough Scoring Workshop (on sale until April 19!): courses.leavenly.com – code LEAVENLYEASTER2022
Discard frybread mini pancakes: https://youtu.be/uyH3Ziki4JU
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! facebook.com/groups/leavenlycommunity
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, leave a comment below – I’d love to hear them!
See all podcast episodes here: leavenly.com/podcast
011 - Hannah Dela Cruz joins us on The Sourdough Mamas Podcast! Hannah and I sat down and talked about her journey in sourdough, her adventures in cookbook writing, how she creates sourdough recipes, and her recipe I'm dying to try (hint: it's chocolate, covered in chocolate)!
Hannah is an award-winning blogger, baker, and cookbook author. I loved hearing about the process of creating a cookbook - it's something I knew nothing about until Hannah shared her experiences. If you've ever wondered how a recipe on paper goes through the process of becoming a recipe in a book, this episode is for you.
Show notes at https://www.leavenly.com/episode-11
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, I’d love to hear them!
See all podcast episodes here: https://www.leavenly.com/podcast
010 - In Episode 10 (!!!) we keep the sourdough starter conversation going! In part 2 of the series, we discuss when, what and how to feed your starter, leaven vs starter, the liquid that collects on top of your starter, and how to keep your starter warm. You'll walk away understanding so much more about your starter!
Links mentioned:
How to Keep Sourdough Starter Warm (https://leavenly.com/warmstarter)
Goldie the Starter Warmer (https://www.sourhouse.co/leavenly)
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven't already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook!
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeavenlyCommunity)
Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
009 - In this episode of The Sourdough Mamas Podcast we talk to Erik Fabian, co-founder of Sourhouse. Erik and Jenny have been working diligently over the last two years to create something unique and truly spectacular.
Goldie is a sourdough starter warmer, but more than that, it shows you how your starter is interpreting its environment.
Hear Erik's story, how he met Jenny, and how Goldie went from an idea to an appliance in this episode.
Links mentioned:
Sign up for Goldie here!
https://sourhouse.co/leavenly
Sourhouse Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lifeatsourhouse/
008 - Y'all... There are SO many challenges with sourdough. It's truly not a hard bread to make, but it does have many subtle nuances that can affect the final result, sometimes in a big way.
As a beginner, you might be frustrated with something that's happening with your bread. I'm here to save the day! (Well, I'm here to address 5 common challenges, anyway.)
This will be the first in a series of podcast episodes on the same topic, because there are way too many to tackle them all in one episode!
Plus, I share one tip to prevent burned sourdough ears. It's not a new idea, but a unique application! Don't miss it.
Links mentioned:
Leavenly courses:
https://www.courses.leavenly.com
Simple Sourdough Recipe:
https://www.leavenly.com/simplesourdough
High-Altitude Recipe:
https://www.leavenly.com/highaltitude
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeavenlyCommunity)
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, leave a comment below – I’d love to hear them!
007 - Let's talk all things inclusions! In this episode we talk about sourdough inclusions: what they are, which ingredients to choose, and how to bake with them.
In this episode, we will discuss the simplest way to add inclusions to sourdough, including optimal timing, different techniques, and options for shaping, plus I’ll share a ton of delicious inclusion ideas, so open your notes app or grab a pen!
Plus, learn the rule of thumb for baking with inclusions - the key to a successful inclusion loaf. You won't want to miss it!
Links mentioned:
Simple Sourdough Bread Recipe:
https://leavenly.com/my-go-to-sourdough-recipe/
High-Altitude Sourdough Bread Recipe:
https://leavenly.com/how-to-make-high-altitude-sourdough-bread/
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook!
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode 🧡
006 - If you've ever sought information or inspiration for sourdough online, chances are you've encountered The Bread Code. Hendrik Kleinwaechter approaches sourdough differently; his unique perspective is spreading new sourdough information around the world... completely free.
On this episode of The Sourdough Mamas Podcast, I sit down to chat with Hendrik, creator of The Bread Code. We talk about his start in sourdough, why he loves sourdough experimentation, and his exciting new venture that aims to spread sourdough knowledge around the world, totally free.
Plus, Hendrik shares a hilariously gross yet scientifically sound approach to building a new starter. No spoilers here, but you're not going to want to miss it!
Head over to leavenly.com/episode-6 for links and show notes.
#005 - Let's talk discard! What is it? Why do we use it? HOW do we use it? Can I add discard to any old recipe? You'll get these questions answered and more in today's episode. Plus, I share a recipe that will take your discard to a yummy snack in 10 minutes flat!
Head over to leavenly.com/episode-5 for links and show notes!
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**Links mentioned
Sourdough Discard Frybread Pancakes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyH3Ziki4JU**
The Internet's Largest List of Discard Recipes:
https://leavenly.com/the-internets-largest-list-of-sourdough-discard-recipes/
Bread Calculator:
https://www.brdclc.com/
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven’t already, head on over to The Sourdough Mamas Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeavenlyCommunity/
Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🧡
If you have any suggestions for future episodes, leave a comment below – I’d love to hear them!
004 - Did you know that you can start baking sourdough without breaking the bank? Yes, you could go out and spend hundreds of dollars... Or, start like me and spend under $100!
Learn which sourdough kitchen tools I started out with, how much I spent, and which workarounds I utilized in my kitchen.
Plus, I share a handful of great ideas from the Sourdough Mamas on different hacks they use in their kitchens, from improvising bannetons to a BRILLIANT way to proof your dough that you won't want to miss.
Head over to leavenly.com/episode-4 for links and show notes!
003 - Today we sit down with Bailey Ienuso, owner of Bloom Bread & Bakeshop, to hear her amazing journey from sourdough struggles to bakery owner.
Bailey and I met in 2020 when she reached out to me for help with her sourdough. We worked through her challenges, and she absolutely nailed her sourdough from then on. Hear about what inspired her to open her bakery and how she did it, from permits to equipment and everything in between.
Plus, learn her secret to baking four loaves at once in her home oven! Bailey is so much fun to talk to and has so much to share. You're not going to want to miss this interview!
Head over to leavenly.com/episode-3 for links and show notes!
002 - Today I delve deep into the topic of sourdough starter: what it is, how to make one, and how to get the best possible success. I answer questions from the Sourdough Mamas community, give countless tips from my years of trial and error, and I share a story about a time I thought I killed my starter. You'll walk away feeling educated and confident in your starter. Plus, I share a hack to get your sluggish starter performing better!
Head over to leavenly.com/episode-2for links and show notes!
001 - Sourdough lovers unite! Join Heather as she introduces The Sourdough Mamas Podcast for the very first time. She talks about her background, how Leavenly and Sourdough Mamas were born, and what you can expect from the podcast in the future.
A supportive community is crucial when baking sourdough, so if you haven't already, join us on Sourdough Mamas on Facebook!
Head over to leavenly.com/episode-1for links and show notes.