Sourdough Baking Guide
A practical guide to starter care, fermentation, timing, troubleshooting, and sourdough recipes—written for home bakers.
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Featured Recipe Collections
Seasonal favorites and reader-loved recipes, curated for every baker.
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St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal in my family. My mom was born and raised in Limerick, Ireland, and we always celebrated our heritage in a big way. So believe me — St. Patrick’s baking doesn’t need to be gimmicky or artificially green. These are the Irish-inspired recipes I actually make: a mix of…
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Orange Macarons
Orange macarons flavored with fresh citrus zest and filled with orange buttercream are bright, balanced, and not overly sweet. A small dollop of homemade orange curd in the center of the filling adds depth, tang, and a contrasting texture that makes these macarons especially satisfying. How These Orange Macarons Get Their Flavor These macarons are…
The Baker Behind the Recipes
Hi, I’m Eileen
I’m Eileen Gray, a pastry chef who loves teaching people how to bake.
I believe that, with a little guidance and a good recipe, anyone can bake from scratch.
Baking Sense isn’t just a recipe site — it’s a place to learn the art and science of baking.
