recipe no. 01
The Everyday Sourdough Loaf
My workhorse loaf — the one from all the crust reveals. Mixed in the evening, baked before breakfast.
clapham common, london
dear sourdough diary,
Homemade artisan bread, crust reveals and the occasional disaster — written up from Jess's kitchen, one loaf at a time.
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recipe no. 02
Sourdough Focaccia with Rosemary & Sea Salt
The forgiving one. If your loaf-shaping needs work, focaccia doesn't care — it just wants olive oil.
recipe no. 03
Sourdough Discard Waffles
The guilt jar in your fridge, reborn as crisp-edged waffles. Ten minutes, one bowl, zero waste.
recipe no. 04
Overnight Sourdough Cinnamon Buns
Shape them before bed, bake them for the people you love (or just yourself, respectfully).
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entry no. 01 — 15 August 2026
A parcel from British Sourdough
A box of their most popular kit landed on the doorstep — here's what was inside, and how I'll be putting it through its paces.
entry no. 02 — 8 August 2026
Welcome to The Clapham Crumb
Why the Instagram diary now has a home of its own — and what's coming.
entry no. 03 — 30 July 2026
Five things I wish I'd known about my starter
A year of feeding, forgetting and reviving one jar of flour and water.