Life as a 19yr old bakery owner who works solo! & a sourdough starter tutorial

Gluten morning! my name’s kitty tait and this is my life as a 19yr old bakery owner doing everything myself. Plus a little recipe for ‘how to make a sourdough starter from scratch’ ;)
My bakery: the_orangeb...
Chapters
00:00 Gluten morning
00:48 Mixing therapy
02:10 Pastries
05:00 Strawberry cookies
06:22 Snack time
08:36 Sourdough shaping
09:15 Buns
09:48 Gluten night
09:53 Bake
12:22 Quality control
13:20 Shop
14:04 How to make a sourdough starter
#bakery #bakerlife #sourdoughstarter #dayinmylife #bakewithme #baking #kittytait #baker #sourdoughrecipe #bakingvlog

[@kellyashby8388]

I don’t know how you ended up in my suggestions, but you are a DELIGHT!

[@winkieandleah]

So is her cookbook/memoir!

[@fairyfarms]

honestly! she's so warm and happy. i love her energy

[@vbrown8522ify]

You can tell you love baking because you just smile the whole time.

[@francesw.6774]

20 minutes of smiles and luxurious looking bread and pastries makes for a very pleasant 20 minutes spent indeed.

[@pakojor]

I´m a 4th generation baker and every video you upload I run to show it to my father, who is in love with u and your work... we are amazed by you. Congratulations for your work in this hard but rewarding job... greetings from Spain

[@kittytaitbaker]

This has honestly made my day, you and your dad sound SO lovely, thank you 💗

[@alittleheavenonearth]

Visiting Spain 🇪🇸 soon any vegan food option restaurants 😊

[@juststoppingby390]

Oh hi I'm in Spain too

[@alittleheavenonearth]

@@juststoppingby390 I'm in Portugal 🇵🇹 😍 join us on our channel!!! We will be going to Spain 🇪🇸 🙌 sometime 😀

[@esestefania]

@@alittleheavenonearth which cities are you visiting? so I can recommend you vegan places :)

[@vcie515]

Finally someone who shows a good sourdough tutorial wich is very EASY to repeat! Bravo! So many tutorials on KZbin about sourdough make it a VERY complicated thing with lots of "do" and "don't"! Dear viewer, don't be afraid to try to make your own sourdough starter! Eat real and healthy bread! It is NOT complicated and sooo much better then all these industrial "bread" imitations with lots of unnatural adds in it! Thank you Kitty for the humor, the energie, the big smile in your videos! Greetings from France.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you so so much!

[@TheBucklessYooper]

Your passion, skill, and excitement towards your craft is inspiring! Keep it up, you're a breath of fresh air in the culinary world!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Wow, thank you!

[@kittytaitbaker]

In case you want to skip the vid and just get the starter recipe, here it is! 1tbsp apple skin (grated) 2tbsp bread flour 2tbsp warm water Mix in a jar, pop lid ontop and leave for 4 days then feed with another 2tbsp water and 2tbsp flour. Use the next day or pop it in the fridge! Watch end of vid to listen to me babble about starter maintenance 😉💗

[@esmeehartje]

Thank you so much for the 'low maintenance' recipe! I was always a bit intimidated by the 'feed your starter once a day'-concept! Love your content!! Lots of love💗

[@Dilvamp890]

It's not babble. Trust me it's more informative and very easy to understand your great at articulating your process and how you make things you don't over complicate things, which is awesome.

[@rivqah83]

❤I just made my own starter a week ago using your recipe. Love it!!

[@alittleheavenonearth]

​@@Dilvamp890😊

[@Dilvamp890]

@@alittleheavenonearth ❤️

[@judyhawkins6470]

You are so inspiring! 19 years old, a fantastic baker and self employed. So happy when I see the people lines up each morning and you always sell out. Great job.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Ahh wow!! Thank you so so much 😊

[@sashahurtado6012]

Im a bakery student and I find your videos so inspiring. It is really scary to start my life as a baker because it is really hard sometimes. I love your enthusiasm and the quality and love you put on it. I hope I can find a nice place to work with all my love as you do

[@kittytaitbaker]

Oh wow, that’s so exciting! And means a lot to me. Thank you 💗

[@heatherrogozinski3390]

Harry is the PERFECT name for the new kid😄

[@kittytaitbaker]

Yasssss😎

[@mhmdox33xx51]

i like how 19 yr old girl working and she look so happy and smailing all time and she made look so yumy

[@saisonsprintemps4318]

Thank you for providing English pastries. They are delicious and appetizing, and it is clear that you love the profession of baking, even though it is a profession that requires a lot of patience and sacrifice. I, in turn, was a baker and know everything that this profession requires of hard work so that the customer can be patient in queuing until his turn comes. I wish you a life full of success and reassurance.❤❤

[@kittytaitbaker]

That’s so kind, thank you!💗

[@susanalkus9483]

Wow, you’re so young and bake so many beautiful breads, running your own bakery. Definitely an old soul❤❤

[@vickimus1987]

Another video I love. I'm autistic and find this really satisfying. I love your passion for your interests and your enthusiasm as well as watching the bakes come together

[@kittytaitbaker]

Ahh wow! Thank you 💗💗💗💗

[@trulyhuman6227]

Your light shines so bright. You are very creative and such a wholesome, funny, beautiful human being. Thank you. ❤ Love you. I not only wrote this message to this wonderful baker, yet to anyone who reads this. I know you are beautiful and you have the power to cross any river or desert and to move any mountain. You are the mountain, and I believe in you, I'm proud of you for making it this far. ❤

[@kittytaitbaker]

Wow, what a lovely message thank you!

[@trulyhuman6227]

@kittytaitbaker Thank you, I owe it all to a Lovely little baker I came across on KZbin. I bet she makes the most wonderful food, as the greatest of all things come from Love. Without Love nothing would grow, nothing smile, nothing would laugh, nothing would exists. When we practice Love, True Love, kindness, thankfulness, humbleness, forgiveness,... when we practice Love, we practice Eternity. Love you, thank you for being you. ❤️

[@marcvdfv8431]

If people are lining up outside to buy your bread you're either in former communist country or you are a very GOOD baker!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Haha I mean Brits do like to queue!

[@vcie515]

​@@kittytaitbaker No no! I'm sure it's because your bread is excellent !! 😊

[@kommonsense4508]

What does a “former communist Country” mean to you? Please, first study and then make,or try to make more intelligent comments, if your brain allows such effort 😢😢😢

[@vcie515]

@@kommonsense4508 Why such an aggressive and insulting comment? The reference to communist countries is very realistic and I find it quite funny today! A bit more than 35 years ago we really waited in loooong lines to get what we needed! (Eastern Germany before 1989) Was less funny at these times... Glad to see that for her bread the customers are willingly waiting on the sidewalk. It's proof of the quality of her products...

[@Dom-zy1qy]

​@vcie515 A lot of people just put their worst selves forward on the internet lol.

[@mumporezewalda5907]

Your smile is beautiful, and it shows how happy you are when you are baking. Keep baking 😊

[@mayajane868]

as a french girl, seeing how much you care about croissants and even pain au chocolat/pain suisse, makes me feel how much you appreciate my culture and that's so great to see

[@kittytaitbaker]

Awh wow, I’m so happy you feel that!! I really do 💗

[@Loui_Delight]

It’s so nice seeing ppl love what they do and evolve within ❤❤❤

[@S8ANC]

Your happiness and love for what you do is infectious. Keep doing the things you love and keep smiling - it’s more important than most people realise.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you so much!

[@chelu4u]

Wow you are only 19 and already run your own bakery impressive, cuteness is a plus 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sylviathompson8691]

Your videos are infectious! Please continue doing them, you make me and others SMILE!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Awh wow thank you!

[@beautyjolie9595]

You're such a passionate lady with a bright smile. I love seeing people so passionate with her work no matter how small it is, it's inspire me to do better in life!!! Keep up the good work, I'll subscribing automatically!

[@camanniemay9445]

Another great video, so interesting to get an insight into your bakery- my 4 year old and I have been loving baking recipes from your book recently! You truly are a wonderful advocate for the power of baking, so thank you 🤗

[@kittytaitbaker]

Wow!! I love that so much 💗💗💗thank you 😊

[@mayfoo7258]

Love how authentic you are

[@electronicart]

you are such a wholesome person, amazing.

[@rayfanndesu]

Your bubbly personality and positive energy made my day! Thank you!!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Oh thank you!

[@kimberlybethgrentz6707]

You are pure magic, Kitty! Thank you for following your passions and showing us it can be done. I could watch you all day, but Im going to pull myself away to discover my own magic. Sending so much love to you!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@techielopez7678]

You are such a joy to watch! Lovely, positively beaming, and obviously enjoying something that you love! You are brilliant and I am grateful for how generous and unintimidating you are in sharing how you bake. First time for me to see someone share an uncomplicated explanation of how to make a starter ❤️ thank you!

[@a_shot_in_the_dark]

Oh, my favourite video yet, Kitty!🧡Always a joy when you invite us in to your gorgeous bakery! Learnt so much from your starter advice. Love this know how you kindly share! Thank you!! 🫶🏻🍞🥐

[@kittytaitbaker]

You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for such an awesome comment !

[@juststoppingby390]

You are such a delightful person. Had a rotten week and just hearing your lovely upbeat chatty manner cheered me right up x

[@kittytaitbaker]

I'm so glad!💗💗💗

[@Angebaby1237]

I have never come across you before ….you are so fun to watch! What an incredibly talented young lady!! ❤❤

[@anjin77]

This is the first video I've come across of yours, and I think you're such a lovely and charming young woman! It feels like our future is bright with people like you leading the next generation of entrepreneurs. Well done!

[@JulesMarriner]

Thanks Kitty - as a sourdough convert, I have struggled to understand my sourdough-starter eating habits. Now I understand the weird liquid on the top, and I will just keep a teaspoon's worth in the fridge. Thank you! And please call the latest starter Harry, it is my husband's name! :)

[@kittytaitbaker]

Haha I love that SO MUCH 💗

[@kristinamreyen1926]

I love your tutorial for the starter! In other videos it always seems so complicated, but your explanation really makes me want to try it. Thank you 🥰

[@kittytaitbaker]

I'm so glad!

[@inflationfoodie8864]

You are an inspiration! My husband and I got your book from the library today. It is a beautiful read.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Wow, thank you!

[@NAllen-tf5yj]

I’m new to your videos and I love them. Thank you for sharing. I love baking and I’m self taught. I wish I started young like you. Baking for me helps with my anxiety. Seeing you doing what you love is so inspiring. You’re amazing!!!

[@kittytaitbaker]

That’s so kind!!! Thank you 💗

[@patata1964]

your happiness is SOOO contagious!!!!! I don't give a damn about baking and I can't even eat half the things you make (because of my sugar intolerance) but I love watching you videos,, they just make me feel so happy

[@eatsbyrachel]

So cool to see how you laminate your dough and how passionate you are about your pastries!!

[@ralphtrites3724]

OMG❣️ What positive energy! Your work effort and experimentation are non-stop🎉and bread 🍞 baking is the BEST.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Yes! Thank you!

[@fobbitty]

I love your work! Just keep being you! Your awesomeness keeps shining through 😃

[@kittytaitbaker]

Wow!!!Thank you so much!

[@AckribiHanna]

Ah, your videos are such gems!! Thank you for inviting us into your daily life Kitty! Hugs from Sweden

[@kittytaitbaker]

You are so welcome!💗

[@jassgay]

you're living my dream IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU🫶🏻

[@debbieleija4466]

New to your channel but am loving your content! I’m amazed that you’re only 19. You go girl❤

[@patty.o.]

This video is SOOO relaxing! I love watching you bake!😊 You motivated me to a bit more baking again - currently my first ever sourdough starter is happily bubbling away ❤

[@kittytaitbaker]

I'm so glad! Thank you 💗💗💗

[@percheronlove888]

So young and so talented. Love to come to your bakery. PLEASE show us a Sourdough Starter. THANKS Bella the Equestrian 🎉❤❤

[@evantoli5636]

This was such a delightful video - brought a big smile to face - thanks so much for sharing.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

I love your work ethic and your wonderful bakery ❤

[@OhHalloLeibe]

I love how happy you look 💛 I can tell you love what you do

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you so much!!

[@jessyjessica58]

your energy is everything! 💗

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you!!

[@leechrec]

Really enjoyed this video. I love watching other bakers. Gives me inspiration and tips to get better as well.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Love that!

[@Dilvamp890]

I love this human, that's all I wanna say she's just a fun person very easy to watch because of how happy she is. I love how passionate she is about what she's doing and explains everything really well the best the thing is she makes it easy to understand truly awesome to see this.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Ahhh wow!! That’s so kind💗 thank you 😊

[@Dilvamp890]

@kittytaitbaker ❤️❤️ and thank you for always being such a sweet kind soul

[@jessicashlager7193]

I love that you told us it was 8 PM when you left. I would have liked to know what time you started filming or started for the day prepping all of those baked goods.

[@melsyoutube]

i love your shorts and long form content ❤️

[@brandonhyde6985]

the love you put into baking ahhhhh so inspirational!!!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Ahhhhhhhh< thank you 😊

[@thereversepolarbear]

By the way I actually love watching cleaning videos 😊. I just love how happy you seem and how well you bake xxx

[@patatedestenebres]

Hi Kitty, as always, it's a real pleasure to discover a new video of yours (stuck between a geostrategic analysis on Pakistan, and a quick method for making homemade Camembert), you don't stop working, and your recipes are really tempting. Thanks for the stimulation and good vibes!

[@kittytaitbaker]

You’re so welcome!😊

[@luke28]

loved this vid anndd uhhh thank you for the sourdough starter tips. I am gonna attempt tomorrow! xx

[@jbaby007]

I fell in love with baking during the pandemic. I'd have to say, if I ever run across your bakery, I'll be sure to pick up some bread. Your joy for your passion shines bright! Congratulations on your success!

[@MelanieWatson0220]

First, thank you for the sourdough breakdown. You put everything into words that actually made sense to me. I will be making my first loaf of sourdough bread within the next week or so. I loved watching your video today. You glow with the passion and love behind what you do.

[@kittytaitbaker]

You are so welcome!💗💗💗

[@cosmoscooking7852]

Thank you for the starter recipe and maintenance tips, I’ve been intimidated by the daily feeding advice too. But now I feel more confident to try it out myself

[@kittytaitbaker]

You are so welcome!

[@daniellevasquez8266]

If you’re comfortable please leave the cleaning in, find it so satisfying. Love your video, new subscriber from Texas! 🖤

[@kittytaitbaker]

Awh thank you!

[@Amyfromthemoons]

Thank you for the super clear and easy starter explanation at the end! I'll be starting as a student baker in may and after watching some video's about sourdough starters i got so overwhelmed with the feeding and measuring. I'll be trying this at home very soon!

[@kittytaitbaker]

That’s so exciting! And you are so welcome

[@user-oe9fx6bt7h]

im watching this from middle east and u are amazing such a fun work

[@lorenal6272]

You are an incredible inspiration. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@kittytaitbaker]

You are so welcome!

[@asareacheae3885]

Hello Kitty😊Its such a delight to see you bake, its also inspiring! Thank you for spreading your positive energy! I really enjoyed watching your videos! Will be trying your recipes soon ❤❤

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you so much!

[@Hiperson498]

i love your energy and i love watching your videos! genuinely so relaxing and encourages me to bake even more! i love baking even though i've only done like....3 things 😅i hope you have a lovely day! keep going strong you got this

[@kittytaitbaker]

That means so much!!!!! Thank you 💗💗

[@newpajama]

I followed this recipe and my starter grew in only 2-3 days because I live in tropical country😂 it got hungry a little faster than I expected so I fed it 1 tbsp flour in day 2😂apple skin works so well and fast!! Thank you girlll

[@dejaeoliver]

I found one of ur videos on tiktok and now KZbin recommened your yt channel to me!! ur such a sweetie!!

[@ranasuliman6241]

I love the editing so much fun to see… I admire your smile😍❤️.. keep going you are so inspiring💕💕💕

[@kittytaitbaker]

Ahh wow! Thank you so much 💗

[@stelstove]

i absolutely love your energy and smile 💜

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you!

[@yulin9080]

I would love to watch you clean all the things! (love the way you bake❤)

[@haou132]

Thank you sooo much for your starter procédure. Will do it right now . Blessings +++!!!

[@kall1010]

No clue how I ended up here and honestly I have always found bakery difficult, but I'm really glad to be here. Keep going after your dreams Kitty, you're a pride to all who know you whether in person or virtually :)

[@okie87ashi]

I’m ecstatic to see your video! I’ve read your book front to back and I LOVED it so much!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Oh thank you!

[@Dilvamp890]

Getting to know you a little over the last month or so has been brilliant I love meeting my fellow nerds (I'm a huge one I love comics, gaming and movies) and I really to find your sense of humour hilarious especially when you make jokes about vampires I am a horror fan and I makes me giddy when others like it to ❤

[@sarahdore7884]

Besides that your baking skills look like they should have taken at east 50 years to perfect, your organization and efficiency is incredible! I can’t believe you baked so many different things in such a short time. Really amazing 🤩

[@chlo4580]

Oh my goodness, as a 19 year old girl myself who has always adored baking, you’re absolutely inspiring to watch! You’re such a sweetheart and it’s refreshing to see just how much passion you have for your work. I wish you the best of luck for both you and your beautiful business 🥰🥰

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you so much!!

[@chlo4580]

@@kittytaitbaker 🥰

[@rubyolive2538]

That apron is so cute!!! I really like the side by side shots of you putting the bread in & making the focaccia, what a clever way to use the footage! Also, thank you for that tutorial. I've been interested in trying to make some sourdough but have always found the starters seem too scary or overwhelming but your tutorial makes it look a lot more achievable! Sending support from New Zealand ☺

[@kittytaitbaker]

Ahh wow!💗💗💗Thanks so much! 😊

[@nauro7977]

love these longer videos!!! keep going :)

[@kittytaitbaker]

Do glad you like them!

[@sianchild]

I love to bake so it's nice to see someone else who enjoys it too. You seem like such a lovely person!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Oh thank you!

[@conialcantara8755]

indeed i was delighted to stop by and watch your video..my first..looking forward to watching the next.. 😊😊

[@MegaRamster]

Im excited that you're excited

[@MissKayKay1437]

I was at the library recently and I checked out your book 'Breadsong' and oh my goodness! when I saw this video I was like "Oh wow! She has a KZbin channel??" Immediate subscribe haha! I'm a sourdough beginner, so I've been getting into reading books and blogs about baking with sourdough. This has inspired me to keep going with my starter and not give up on it yet! Thank you for your cheery presence and passion with us!

[@bobskunkhouse38]

Love your videos you come across as a really pleasant happy person very good to watch

[@SarahAbplanalp]

I'm ten years your senior and you're definitely inspiring me to try to open my own bakery one day. I hope to learn how to make all those tasty treats one day!

[@kittytaitbaker]

Ahh wow! Thats amazing, thank you 💗

[@0ussama01]

I love these longer videos. So interesting

[@kittytaitbaker]

Glad you like them!

[@huanchen2312]

I love it, the bread doughs looks so Good🎉❤!!

[@yanchi8780]

Wow, this is my new favorite channel! It was a pleasure to watch! I think bakery is magic.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Wow, thank you!

[@milklea]

your parents must be so proud, im living vicariously through you when you bake, i wish you luck with everything!! i'm also definitely using your guidance to get over my fear of sourdough haha. if you ever try to ship to the USA i would love to get something

[@iainhetherington4608]

You go girl, hope you enjoy baking your whole life, I know I will enjoy watching shame we can’t taste ( been to England once hated the plane flight, loved the country ) those Swedish cinnamon buns, and a big good on you dad for helping out, my son did bagels at farmers markets for a while huge satisfaction level. Cheers from Aus

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you so much!!💗💗💗

[@Janine.G.]

Hi Kitty! I found your channel yesterday and I absolutely love it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥰Your enthusiasm is so contagious that I started my first own sour dough starter today. 😌 I named him "Jerry" in honour of your lot. ☺️ I hope he will thrive. 😅 Lots of love from Germany 🤗❤️

[@Alycanj]

Hi Kitty, bakers are always so happy, I love bread and yours looks so good.

[@kittytaitbaker]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@anaynay226]

You’re so enjoyable to watch! I want to go bake now.

[@sodahafeefah6512]

Gurlll I love your energy

[@SadieLast-vs8dl]

Thanks Beautiful, you're a inspiration to me. When I grow up I wanna be like you❤

[@condoriris6286]

I can binge watching your videos non stop for a week .

[@kittytaitbaker]

Awh thank you!

[@traceyjones9049]

Love how cheerful you are

[@orlovchik]

girly im in love with your energy youre so adorable and the smile I cant 😭 would like to try the Focaccia bread, unfortunately there isn't any in my local bakeries

[@thenoake1]

Was really cool to see the process, thank you for the video :))