Baking Sourdough Bread

Avoid the line outside the bakery - make mouthwatering sourdough breads at home.

Sourdough is magic. It's healthy, it's tasty, and it's alive. But that doesn't mean you have to be a magician to craft beautiful, tasty loaves from it. Baking Sourdough Bread guides you through the delicious world of sourdough—from starter to finish.

Recipes include:

• Classics like French levain and English wheat sourdough bread
• Unique twists like carrot and hazelnut breads
• Sweet breads such as the German gugelhupf

Baking with sourdough isn't difficult; the biggest challenge is patience! But take it easy, and your taste buds will be rewarded with a crispy crust and rich, full flavour. Of course, it doesn't hurt to know a few tricks when mastering the art, and this book offers plenty.

Discover the history, the chemistry, and the culture behind this distinctive dough. Learn to make a sourdough starter and keep the leaven active with regular feeding. Try different flours and unique ingredients; for example, did you know you can make delectable bread with green tea or beer? It's not just the recipes that make the book a treat—it's the creativity it cultivates.