Wendland Family Farm Sourdough Journal
 
A beautiful 58-page guided journal to help you slow down, learn, and bake with confidence.
 
Whether you’re nurturing your first starter or perfecting your favorite loaf, this thoughtfully crafted 58-page Sourdough Journal is designed to walk with you through every rise, fall, question, and breakthrough. Filled with heartfelt guidance, helpful charts, step-by-step tutorials, and plenty of journaling space, it’s the perfect companion for anyone who wants to bring more intention and joy to their kitchen.
 
Inside, you’ll find both the science and the soul of sourdough—told in a warm, accessible voice and paired with cozy farmhouse photography that feels right at home in your baking routine.
 
🌾 Inside the 58 Pages
Welcome Letter — an encouraging start to your sourdough journey
Sourdough 101 — simple explanations of how sourdough works
Benefits of Sourdough — health and digestion insights
Sourdough Facts & Common Terms — beginner-friendly guidance
Complete Starter Guide — how to build, feed, store, and revive a healthy starter
“Is My Starter Active?” Checklist
Troubleshooting Guide — easy solutions for common issues
Original Wendland Family Farm Sourdough Recipe
Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos
Sourdough Discard Recipes
Bake Logs — track bakes, hydration, fermentation, results & changes
Starter Feeding Logs & Weekly Summaries
Recipe Template Pages for your own creations
Sourdough Checklist + Weekly Planner
Notes Pages for reflections, ideas, or reminders
Closing Letter + Scripture Page (Give us this day our daily bread.)
 
Everything is laid out with clarity and beauty—perfect for printing, binding, or adding to your home cookbook system.
 
Perfect For
New bakers learning sourdough for the first time
Homesteaders & homemakers
Seasoned bakers who want consistent results
Anyone who loves slow, meaningful home traditions
A heartfelt and unique gift for friends or family
 
📄 Format
Digital PDF (58 pages)
Print at home or use on a tablet
Designed to pair beautifully with clipboards, binders, or recipe books
 
❤️ From Our Family to Yours
Sourdough is a journey—a slow, patient practice that teaches us to grow, pay attention, and celebrate the small things. This journal was created to bring peace, confidence, and joy to your baking time. We hope it becomes a cherished companion in your kitchen.