Sourdough Cookbook for Beginners

Do you dream of that artisan crunch and an airy crumb, baked by you, from scratch? With just flour, water, salt… and a living starter, this book walks you step by step to your first (and best) sourdough loaf.

It’s a complete, jargon-free guide: you’ll learn to create and maintain your starter, grasp the simple science (hydration, gluten, temperature), and master the core techniques—autolyse, kneading/folds, shaping, and baking, with options for a home oven, Dutch oven, and more. Includes a rock-solid base recipe with variations, plus dedicated chapters to put your discard to work (pancakes, waffles, muffins, crackers, quick pizza, even brownies!), sweet breads (cinnamon rolls, babka, honey loaf), savory breads (focaccia, herb & olive, garlic bread), artisan pizzas, seasonal loaves, 100% whole grain and gluten-free options, advanced techniques (spelt, rye, kamut; cold fermentation; scoring), and a robust troubleshooting section with visual checklists.

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