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Recipe of the Month

Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

A moist, bright lemony sourdough lemon poppy seed pound cake made with sourdough discard for added depth and tenderness.

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Hi, I’m Emily!

FRESH MILLED FLOUR & SOURDOUGH BAKER • From Scratch Recipe Creator • HOME MILLER SINCE 1999

I’m a baker and homemaker sharing fresh-milled flour and sourdough recipes, seasonal cooking, and a modern take on the from-scratch cottage kitchen.

Whether you’re learning to mill your own flour, baking sourdough from scratch, or looking for a little cottage charm in your everyday moments, you’ll find something here for you.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup of tea, and make yourself at home.

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Baking from scratch, the Cottage Kitchen way

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Recipe of the Season

Freshly Milled Strawberry Shortcake, Biscuit Style

This strawberry shortcake recipe uses tender, flaky biscuits made with freshly milled soft white wheat, layered with sweet macerated strawberries and whipped cream for a classic summer dessert.

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FRESH MILLED FLOUR Resource Library

The Cottage Mill

Everything you need to mill, store, source, and bake at home using whole grains. You will find over 16 guides, wheat-sourcing information, milling tools I use daily, troubleshooting, FAQs, and recipes.

Built with decades of hands-on milling experience, this library guides you on how to mill your first loaf, flour blends, converting recipes, sourdough, and everyday grain-to-table baking.

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