Vegan, gluten free & dairy free. Lightly toasted granola with cranberries and mixed nuts.

Polly’s Daily Bread Sourdough Pancakes are the absolutely fluffiest pancakes ever! When she was a kid, she would step outside to pick berries in the back yard at fish camp to add to the batter. She was sure to make a lot so she could have day old sourdough pancakes for lunch the next day to roll up with peanut butter.

Sourdough pancake mix creates fluffy, light pancakes with a subtle, complex tangy flavor that's often balanced by other ingredients like honey or vanilla, though some versions may be less sour. The sourdough starter makes them easier to digest, and the pancakes can have a unique, artisan flavor and a slightly crispy butter-fried edge.

Polly’s Sourdough Pancake Mix is a pre-made mix that contains organic flour and a Polly’s special sourdough starter that provides the leavening and flavor.

This mix is very easy to use, only requiring the addition of water or milk and an egg, then frying. Polly’s recipe suggests making the batter the night before to allow the sourdough starter to ferment for a more complex flavor.

The dominant flavor is often described as a mild, pleasant tang, but not overly sour. When Polly makes this recipe, she uses her homemade vanilla extract. Feel free to be creative and add other favorite flavors including honey to balance the tang.

Sourdough pancakes are known for being uniquely fluffy and light, with a soft interior and sometimes a crispier, butter-fried edge. The fermentation process in the sourdough starter breaks down gluten, making the pancakes easier to digest for many people.

Sourdough waffle mix is a dry mix used to create a batter for waffles that includes Polly’s sourdough starter, organic flour, organic sugar, baking soda, salt. That combined with your eggs, butter, and milk or buttermilk. Make a hearty start to your day.

Sourdough waffles offer a richer, more complex flavor profile and a superior texture compared to regular waffles.

The primary characteristic is a mild, aromatic tanginess or subtle sourness from the fermentation process that is often described as more like a yogurt tang than a sharp lemon sourness. This flavor nuance is mild and serves to balance the sweetness of typical toppings like syrup, fruit, and cream, rather than making the waffle taste distinctly "sour".

Sourdough waffles are known for their exceptional texture. They are golden and very crispy on the outside, while remaining light, airy, and fluffy on the inside. The fermentation helps produce lots of bubbles, contributing to this delicate yet crisp structure.

The process lends a richer, deeper flavor profile, often described as more substantial or "heartier" than a plain waffle, making them a good match for both sweet and savory dishes, such as fried chicken.

In essence, the sourdough element elevates the standard waffle with a more sophisticated flavor and a perfect balance of crispy exterior and tender interior. Polly lakes to make extra and pop them into the freezer. They can then be taken out one at a time and warmed in the toaster for a sit down breakfast or breakfast on the run.

Homemade blueberry jam is a thick, spoonable fruit spread, celebrated for its vibrant, natural blueberry flavor that balances sweet and subtly tart notes. It typically features a rich purple or deep blue color and a consistency that can range from chunky (with whole or mashed berries) to smooth, depending on preparation preferences.

The taste is a concentration of fresh summer blueberries, often enhanced with a hint of bright, tangy lemon juice and zest. It is significantly more flavorful and less artificial than many store-bought alternatives.

Unlike jelly, which is made from fruit juice, jam includes the whole fruit, giving it a hearty, spreadable texture. The berries burst during cooking, creating a thick, "jammy" consistency that sets further as it cools.

The cooking process releases the sweet, faintly floral aroma of the berries, making the homemade experience a sensory delight.

Homemade blueberry jam is versatile and enjoyed in numerous ways:

- Spread on breakfast items like toast, English muffins, or flaky buttermilk biscuits.

- Served with scones and cream.

- Swirled into yogurt or oatmeal.

- Used as a filling for cakes, tarts, or a glaze for cheesecakes.

- Paired with savory dishes, such as roast meats or foul.

The process involves simmering the ingredients until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, after which it is transferred to jars for water-bath canning for shelf stability.

Homemade strawberry jam is a luscious, ruby-red spread that is superior to store-bought versions due to its vibrant, fresh fruit flavor and lack of artificial preservatives. It typically has a thick, spoonable, yet coarse texture containing actual pieces of fruit.

It is intensely sweet and bursting with the natural taste of fresh strawberries, with a bright tang from lemon juice that balances the sweetness and brings the fruit's flavor to life.

Polly’s jam has a slightly chunky consistency. It is thick enough to hold its shape somewhat but is easily spreadable.

The jam has a beautiful, deep, shiny ruby-red color that develops during the cooking process. It has a wonderful, sweet fragrance of ripe strawberries, and can only be described as comforting.

Homemade strawberry jam is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways:

- Spread over toast, biscuits, or croissants

- Paired with scones and cream

- Used as a filling for cakes, tarts, and pies

- Drizzled over pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream

From the mother, a very active starter was dehydrated at precisely 95°F, so the yeast would be perfectly preserved for your kitchen. Complete instructions are included with a food safe bag of starter. It should take 5 days from reactivating until the beginning of your sourdough journey.

Polly has personally tested this starter and it took her three days to get to an active starter consistency.