The sourdough fairy

18/07/2026

A new season calls for new flavours… 🍂🍞

As the seasons begin to change, so do the flavours coming out of the bakery. There’s something special about baking with ingredients that reflect the time of year, and this loaf is one of my favourites.

Fig & Walnut Sourdough combines the natural sweetness of juicy figs with the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts, all wrapped up in a beautifully fermented sourdough. Perfect with a cheeseboard, toasted with butter, or simply enjoyed on its own.

I love creating breads that celebrate the best of each season, so keep an eye out as more seasonal flavours make their way into the bakery over the coming weeks.

What’s your favourite autumn loaf? 🍁

15/07/2026

More than just a sourdough starter… it’s a story waiting to continue. ❤️

This afternoon was one of those moments that reminds me why I love what I do.

I spent a lovely few hours chatting all things sourdough with a wonderful customer, sharing tips, stories, and plenty of enthusiasm for the craft. The best part? I was able to pass on a 40-year-old sourdough starter, giving it a new home and the chance to begin another chapter.

Just think about that for a moment… this starter has been nurtured, fed, baked with, and cared for over four decades. Now it’s ready to be part of someone else’s journey, creating fresh loaves, family memories, and traditions of its own.

Seeing a new baker take their first steps into the world of sourdough with one of my kits and such a special starter is incredibly rewarding. I can’t wait to see the beautiful bread they’ll create.

Here’s to keeping traditions alive, one loaf at a time. 🍞✨

Happy baking, and welcome to the sourdough family!

11/07/2026

🌶🧀 A little behind the scenes… 🧀🌶

One of today’s many flavours is one of our favourites – Cheese & Jalapeño Sourdough! 😍

Every loaf starts with our naturally fermented sourdough, carefully stretched by hand before being generously topped with mature cheddar and plenty of jalapeños. The dough is then folded to lock in all that cheesy, spicy goodness before its final proof and bake.

The result? A crusty artisan loaf with a soft, tangy crumb, pockets of melted cheese, and just the right kick of heat. 🔥

Made by hand, baked fresh, and packed with flavour.

Would you give this one a try? 👇

10/07/2026

🌾✨ We’re at Bawtry Market this Sunday! ✨🌾

Come and find The Sourdough Fairy from 10am–3pm for a delicious selection of naturally fermented sourdough, freshly baked with real ingredients and plenty of love. 💛

🍞 This week’s sourdough range:
• Wholemeal
• Chilli & Turmeric
• Miso & Sesame
• White
• Olive
• Focaccia with Rosemary
• Focaccia with Garlic & Rosemary
• Cheese & Jalapeño
• Cheese & Rosemary
• Cheese & Marmite

🌟 NEW to the market!
Our Gluten Free range:
• Olive & Rosemary
• White Seeded
• Organic White

🍪 Plus our delicious Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies will be available too!

Whether you’re a regular customer or trying sourdough for the first time, we’d love to see you. Pop by, say hello, and take home something freshly baked.

📍 Bawtry Market
🗓️ This Sunday
⏰ 10am–3pm

Please share this post with your friends and help support a local small business. See you Sunday! 🤍✨

09/07/2026

Starter is all prep ! Looking forwards to seeing you all ! 😍

Join us on Market Hill this Sunday 10-3 for our monthly Farmers Market. Bawtry’s Finest Fruit & Veg will be joined by The Croft Bees And Hive Honey, nell+lola Natural Dog Treats, The Happy Slice Co. Beeney’s The sourdough fairy Joe Sharp’s Fresh Grimsby Fish Mooreish Delights Coffee House Prim's Preserves, Pickles & Baked Goods at The Dennis Arms together with The Wood Van
Continued thanks to Bawtry Town Council for shop this

08/07/2026

✨ The Secret to a Successful Bulk Fermentation Starts with Your Starter

Before your dough begins its bulk fermentation, your sourdough starter needs to be at its peak. This is the foundation of every well-fermented loaf.

A starter that’s ready to use should:
✔️ Have doubled or tripled in volume
✔️ Be full of bubbles throughout
✔️ Have a light, airy texture
✔️ Have a pleasant, mildly tangy aroma

Using your starter at peak activity gives your dough the strength and fermentation power it needs to develop beautiful structure, flavour, and oven spring.

At my bakery, I never rush this stage—because exceptional bread starts with a healthy, active starter.

Every great loaf begins with great preparation. 🍞
Looking forwards to creating some beautiful bread for you guys for Sunday’s market ! 🥰🥰

05/07/2026

There’s nothing I love more than spending time in the bakery experimenting, testing ideas, and seeing what delicious creations come out of the oven.

Every loaf is naturally fermented, handcrafted with care, and made using quality ingredients to create bread that’s full of flavour and baked with love.

I’m looking forward to bringing some exciting new creations to Visit Bawtry Farmer’s Market this Sunday, and I can’t wait to hear what you all think!

What flavours would you love to see next? Whether it’s something sweet, savoury, or a little bit different, I’d love to hear your ideas. Your suggestions might even inspire my next bake! 🧚‍♀️🍞

If you enjoy following my baking journey, I’d be so grateful if you could share my page with your friends and family. Every share, like, comment and recommendation helps my small business reach more people, and your support truly means the world to me. 💛

Thank you for supporting The Sourdough Fairy. I can’t wait to see you all on Sunday!

05/07/2026

There’s something magical about watching a sourdough starter growing. Every bubble tells the story of wild yeasts and natural fermentation, transforming just flour and water into the heart of every loaf I bake. It’s a slow process that can’t be rushed, but the incredible flavour, texture and aroma are always worth the wait.

This Sunday I’ll be at Visit Bawtry Farmer’s Market with all your favourite artisan sourdoughs, along with some delicious new flavours making their debut! Whether you’re a regular customer or trying my bread for the first time, I’d love to see you. Come along, say hello, and be one of the first to taste what’s new! 🍞✨

02/07/2026

As a family-run business, we are committed to reducing waste while creating high-quality, homemade products. Rather than discarding excess sourdough starter during the baking process, we use our sourdough discard to create these delicious chocolate chip cookies. This not only reduces food waste but also gives the cookies a unique flavour and soft, chewy texture. By making the most of every ingredient, we can offer customers a product that is both sustainable and delicious. Our approach reflects our family’s values of quality, responsibility, and making thoughtful choices that benefit both our customers and the environment.

What in your family is something you reuse and don’t throw away ?!

29/06/2026

When you spend an afternoon chatting with a lovely customer and come home with interesting ideas !

If I could create a sourdough for you what would the flavour be ?!

Mine, Blueberry and lemon all the way !

What’s yours ?