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Festive Bean Salad (Make-Ahead Friendly)

by dani | Nov 2, 2024 | South African Recipes, Side Dishes

This festive five-bean salad with roasted peppers, crunchy green beans, and a tangy honey-vinegar dressing is the perfect make-ahead side for any South African gathering. Fresh, flavourful, and easy to adjust to taste, this five-bean salad is a crowd-pleaser that...

Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Oats, Coconut, and White Chocolate

by dani | Oct 16, 2024 | Dessert Recipes, Cookie Recipes, South African Recipes

The other day, I was craving Choc-Kits, but I wanted to level them up a bit. That’s when these Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Oats, Coconut, and White Chocolate came to life. If you’re a fan of pumpkin spice, then these cookies are for you! They combine the warm,...

Cape Malay Koesisters with a Sourdough Twist

by dani | Sep 24, 2024 | Dessert Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Long-Fermented Bakes, Sourdough Recipes, South African Recipes

There’s nothing quite like biting into a warm, spiced Cape Malay Koesister—especially when it’s cold outside, and you’re craving something sweet. These koesisters are made with sourdough, giving them a delightful depth of flavour and a slightly tangy finish. Trust me,...

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Hi friend! I’m Dani, I started baking sourdough in March 2022, and from the very first loaf, I was hooked. What started as a curiosity quickly became a journey of learning, experimenting, and understanding the subtle ways ingredients interact. Sourdough is more than just a recipe—it’s a process of discovery. I don’t believe in ‘mastering’ it; instead, I focus on developing intuition, consistency, and the ability to tweak variables to get different outcomes. Flour, water, fermentation—every bake teaches me something new. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your process, I’m here to share what I learn along the way. Let’s bake together.

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