Hi, I’m Desi.
I’ve been baking since I was a teenager, but sourdough is a newer obsession. It started with a few failed starters and a lot of late-night research. Fast forward through some trial, plenty of error, and an unreasonable amount of Italian flour, and The Bake-Keeper was born about two years ago.
Real starter, real time, zero shortcuts, that’s the only way I know how to bake. I’ve been a CPA for ten years and it shows. Every recipe here comes down to the gram, with cups alongside for those unlike me who hate math. Somebody had to make the bookkeeper joke eventually, so here we are.
These days I bake with a whole lot of love (and just enough chaos), fueled by a passion for sharing everything I’ve learned and keeping my teenagers and their always-hungry friends fed. New to sourdough? I love walking beginners through it. So come for the loaves, stay for the tips, tricks, and carb-induced happiness.
What You’ll Find Here
- Step-by-step sourdough recipes tested in a home kitchen
- Troubleshooting guides for the problems every baker hits
- A free starter course for absolute beginners
- Useful kitchen essentials, merchandise, and courses, for when you’re ready to go deeper
Follow along for more sourdough tips and behind-the-scenes bakes.