Hi my loaves,
Welcome to Bringing Bread Back — a space where I share with you recipes and tips for gut-healthy breads and bakes that deserve a spot in your weekly rotation.
And this is your September Bread Basket — a singular, monthly recap of everything we baked together and loved this month, keeping my promise of not spamming my email list :)
Take a peek at everything I’ve shared with you this month, all in one easy-to-read, ad-free space. Big shoutout to the paid subscribers who support my work and get to enjoy all the extra perks, too 🫶
My recipe binder (My push to get us back to printing our favorite recipes, instead of saving hundreds of posts we might never revisit)
shared some technical knowledge to help you make the best bread ever:
several sourdough-based recipes:
Pumpkin Spice Sourdough Bread (updated and soo good!)
and other recipes that are quick, easy and reliable:
Levain-Inspired Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (this is the non-sourdough version)
I also shared a recipe that is very close to my heart, along with a lot of information about my upbringing in Venezuela:
Looking back, it feels like September was one big bread feast — and I’m here for it!
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Detailed step-by-step directions + all my tips and tricks for best results.
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Bread is Meant to be Shared
Hearing how you bring these recipes and my methods into your own kitchens is the best part for me. Please keep sharing them with me — I love celebrating your wins!
Currently Loving
Here are a few favorites I’m loving in the kitchen right now:
Bread Slicer – Get perfectly even slices every time and adjust the thickness depending on what you need. It looks beautiful sitting out on my counter, right next to my cozy starter corner and bread box. The best part? They’re giving my audience a huge coupon right now, so you can grab one for yourself at 40% off! Code: CYJCCHLE (original price is $79, but with the coupon it drops to $47 - code only applies to white or red slicers since they have more of those in stock). Valid until October 6th.
Hotplate.com – I’ve been using Hotplate to sell my bread, and my favorite feature is their integrated text system. It makes staying connected with customers so simple, from drop notifications to order reminders, all customizable in just a few clicks. They just released new updates that make it even easier to edit messages, which I love. If you’re running or starting a micro bakery, this tool makes marketing and sales so much smoother.
Meema Crossback Apron (use this link to get 10% off)– This is the apron you see me wear in my Dough Day videos, although I have it in a different color. Because it’s crossback, it doesn’t pull on my neck, which makes a huge difference when I’m baking all day. The big pockets keep my tools handy, and the utility loop is perfect for hanging my kitchen towel — because you know I’m constantly washing and drying my hands. It’s made from upcycled, heavy-duty materials, so I know it will last me forever. It washes beautifully, and everything comes right off.
Shoutouts
One of the best parts of this community is getting to celebrate big moments together. This month, let’s raise a toast (make it sourdough!) to some friends releasing cookbooks:
Sally from sallysbakingaddiction.com for releasing Sally’s Baking 101 — and for hitting the New York Times Best Seller list! Such a huge milestone and so inspiring to see her work of many years recognized on such a big stage.
Amy from amybakesbread.com for the release of her brand-new book The Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough. Amy makes sourdough feel approachable and doable, and I know this book will help so many new bakers find success.
Rachel Pardoe from sourdoughenzo.com for her upcoming book Sourdough Everything, now available for preorder. I can’t wait to get my hands on it — it’s going to be such a treasure trove of sourdough inspiration.
Huge congrats, friends. We’re clapping (and baking) from here!
Now it’s your turn:
What should we bake together this fall?
What would you love to learn more about when it comes to bread making and baking?
Is there a tool or product you’d like me to share more about?
Or someone in the baking world you’d like me to spotlight for a shoutout?
I’d love to hear from you — just drop your thoughts in the comments of this post!
Here’s to October — Happy baking, my loaves!
~Maria
