Hankerie has been officially nominated for the 2026 Northern Districts Local Business Awards – Outstanding New Business Category Award.
This nomination belongs to every single one of you who has taken a class, bought a kit, shared a post, or simply cheered this little business on from the sidelines. Thank you. From the bottom of my flour-dusted heart.
This is my ultimate guide to Quick & Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes. It requires no overnight prep, no complicated steps, and it comes together in less than 30 minutes. The result is a stack of pancakes so impossibly light, so wonderfully tender, and with such a beautiful, subtle tang from the sourdough, that you will find yourself feeding your starter just to have an excuse to make them. This isn’t just a recipe for using up discard; this is a recipe that celebrates it. So, let’s turn that jar of potential into the best breakfast you’ll have all week.
Ever wonder how bakers create those stunning, two-tone sourdough loaves with beautiful internal swirls? The secret isn’t some complicated machine; it’s a gentle, mindful technique called lamination. In this crucial step, I’ll show you how we take two distinct doughs—our classic plain and a rich chocolate—stretch them into thin sheets, and layer them together. With a few simple folds, we create the wheat stalk scoring for a visual masterpiece. This is where your bread goes from simple to showstopper before it even hits the oven.
Who says sourdough has to be tough and chewy? These Fluffy Sourdough Sausage Flower Blossom Buns are here to change the game! Soft, pillowy, and brimming with flavor, they’re the perfect blend of tangy sourdough and the comforting sweetness of Japanese-style bread. Each bite offers a delightful surprise: a savory sausage wrapped in a tender bun, topped with the nutty crunch of sesame seeds.
Inspired by the whimsical treats of Asian bakeries, these buns are not just a feast for the taste buds but a treat for the eyes with their charming flower-like design. Let these buns bloom in your kitchen and bring joy to your table! ?
