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Beginner’s Fresh-Milled Bread Dough
Feb 7, 2026

Beginner’s Fresh-Milled Bread Dough

This beginner fresh-milled bread dough uses higher hydration and a quick no-wait yudane to prevent dry, crumbly loaves and make whole-grain baking approachable.

Making Fresh Milled Sourdough Bread
Jan 1, 2026

Making Fresh Milled Sourdough Bread

I walk you through making sourdough start to finish with BOTH stiff starter and liquid starter. No Mixer - No Problem! I show techniques for that as well.

Dr. Mel's Sourdough Series - Why Sourdough?
Dec 31, 2025

Dr. Mel's Sourdough Series - Why Sourdough?

What is bread, and what's the difference between sourdough and other breads? Is it worth the hassle? I used to think no, and I was wrong! Find out why.

Nov 20, 2025

Sourdough Gingerbread bars

A beautiful balance of ginger and sweet thanks to dates, coconut butter and spices.

Pancake & Waffle Mix for Quick Wins
Oct 18, 2025

Pancake & Waffle Mix for Quick Wins

I don't know about you, but sometimes the idea of measuring all the ingredients to make pancakes or waffles SEEMS like a lot. Too much...

100% Einkhorn Sourdough Italian Bread
Jul 24, 2025

100% Einkhorn Sourdough Italian Bread

When I fell into this fresh milled journey, we were eating limited quantities of Einkhorn bread. I’d read Carla Bartolucci’s book Eink...

Sourdough Italian Bread
Jul 21, 2025

Sourdough Italian Bread

Italian Sourdough baked in a bread pan Open Baked Italian Sourdough My favorite bread base, the Italian Bread Base, has been the on...

Sourdough Rye Bread
Jul 19, 2025

Sourdough Rye Bread

Sourdough rye bread has become one of my all-time favorite breads. If you like rye bread at all, I insist you give it a try.

Sourdough Spelt English Muffins
Jul 18, 2025

Sourdough Spelt English Muffins

Making English muffins with deep nooks and crannies is TOTALLY possible and easier than you think.

Sourdough Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Buns & Pretzel Sticks
Jul 16, 2025

Sourdough Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Buns & Pretzel Sticks

My true to Philly style pretzels made even better with freshly milled flour and sourdough.

Italian Bread Bases
Jul 14, 2025

Italian Bread Bases

I've been milling flour for what feels like forever, and my bread base has changed SIGNIFICANTLY. As I've learned more about how much wate...

Pizzeria Style Pizza Dough (yeast OR sourdough)
May 29, 2025

Pizzeria Style Pizza Dough (yeast OR sourdough)

I've been milling for five years now, and the last four I've been spreading the news to anyone who will listen - locally or on the inte...