Featured Baker of the Month
Katrina Niesen | Sourdough Mama
You know her.
You love her.
And this month, @the.sourdough.mama is our Challenger Featured Baker of the Month!
Please take a moment to admire her page, incredible bread art, and enjoy the passion she bakes into every loaf.
Tell us something memorable about your sourdough starter.
She is named Francine Flora and is a hybrid- one part was gifted to me- Francine, the other I made- Flora and when I tired of taking care of two of them, I combined them!
Who or what first inspired you to start baking bread?
Madelin Marshall- a woman on instagram. She made a beautiful star bread and I instantly knew my journey was going to begin so I could make bread art!
What’s a mistake or challenge that taught you the most in your baking journey?
Accept failure and take the time to just get in the kitchen and bake rather than trying to read or research your way out of an issue. You and the dough will be your best teacher.
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