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Hi, I’m Emily!

Fresh Milled Flour & Sourdough BAKER · FROM-SCRATCH RECIPE CREATOR · HOME MILLER WITH 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

I’m the baker and homemaker behind The Modern Day Cottage. Here, I share seasonal, from-scratch recipes made with fresh milled flour, sourdough, and simple seasonal ingredients, along with cozy inspiration for a modern cottage lifestyle. My goal is to help you mill and bake with confidence, cook seasonally, and savor the beauty of everyday moments at home.

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Recipe of the Season

Sourdough King Cake

This sourdough king cake is naturally leavened, soft, and rich with deep, caramelized flavors—perfect for celebrating Fat Tuesday in true New Orleans style!

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Recipe Of The Season

Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

Bright, intense lemony flavor with classic moist pound cake texture. Great for a springtime dessert.

Pinterest Review: This one is absolutely amazing! Intense lemon flavor~Summer

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Sliced sourdough lemon poppy seed pound cake with thick lemon glaze on a white serving platter, fresh lemons in the background.
Slice of sourdough lemon poppy seed pound cake with lemon glaze served on a floral plate with lemon slices in the background.

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Sourdough Recipe: Reader’s Favorite

Fluffy Sourdough Beignets

This sourdough beignets recipe will bring the magic of Café du Monde straight to your kitchen.

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Popular Fresh Flour Recipe

Sourdough Animal Crackers

These sourdough animal crackers are lightly sweet, crisp, and made with freshly milled flour for added depth and texture.  You can also use all-purpose flour instead:).

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