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The Sourdough Bible

The Ultimate Resource for Great Bread at Home
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The Sourdough Bible: The Only Sourdough Book You'll Ever Need No more throwing out failed starter, getting bored with the same old loaf or being too intimidated to even start! This all-in-one handbook is packed with sourdough whisperer Elaine Boddy's most current and comprehensive wisdom, not... Read More
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Bestselling author and sourdough guru Elaine Boddy is back with another book, this time having crafted the ultimate guide to anything sourdoughβ€”from starter to finish. The Only Sourdough Book You’ll Ever Need.

Bestselling author and sourdough guru Elaine Boddy is back with another book, this time having crafted the ultimate guide to anything sourdough-from starter to finish.

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The Sourdough Bible: The Only Sourdough Book You'll Ever Need

No more throwing out failed starter, getting bored with the same old loaf or being too intimidated to even start! This all-in-one handbook is packed with sourdough whisperer Elaine Boddy's most current and comprehensive wisdom, not to mention more than 75 recipes to fuel your creativity.

From new tips on how to maintain your starter on your schedule, to her most in-depth master recipes yet (with step-by-step photos for each one!) and expanded FAQ and troubleshooting sections, Elaine's guidance will turn any home baker into a sourdough pro.

Once you've got the basics of your starter, move on to Elaine's renowned master recipes for basic loaves, buns, pizzas, focaccia and more. Then dive into tons of creative flavour variations on the master recipes like the cosy Semolina and Pumpkin Loaf or a Cheese and JalapeΓ±o Loaf with a warm, tangy crumb.

Elevate your everyday sandwiches and toasts with breads like the wholesome Einkorn Pumpernickel Square Loaf or a Honey-Enriched Jam-Filled Babka. Delight in smaller bakes like indulgent Whole-Grain and Chocolate Hot Cross Buns or the snackable Blue Cheese and Fig Baby Focaccias.

Every step of the way, you'll enjoy Elaine's signature "no-fuss" approach to sourdough, which will equip you with the confidence and knowledge to have fun baking up your own delicious concoctions. This practical guide is guaranteed to keep your sourdough journey fun, exciting and successful for years to come.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798890031365

Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 January 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Page Street Publishing Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Elaine Boddy is the author of Easy Everyday Sourdough Bread Baking, The Sourdough Whisperer, and Whole Grain Sourdough at Home and the founder of the blog Foodbod Sourdough. She is a trusted resource on all things sourdough, teaching bread baking courses in her home kitchen. Elaine and her family live in Milton Keynes, England.

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