The Sourdough Bible

Welcome to The Sourdough Bible: 103 Delicious Recipe Ideas - a comprehensive guide to baking with the world's most popular leavened bread. Sourdough bread has a long and storied history, with different cultures around the world having their own distinct recipes and approaches to creating the perfect loaf. This cookbook presents readers with a broad range of dishes that benefit from the unique flavor and texture that only sourdough can bring. Here, you will find a huge variety of recipes that range from classic favorites to more creative takes on the classic, sure to spark your imagination. For the beginner baker, there is a full section devoted to the basics of sourdough bread making - from making the starter to kneading, baking and storing, you will find everything you need to know to make your very own delicious sourdough. Alongside this, the book also delves into all the extraordinary things you can make with your starter aside from bread - there are recipes for delicious pizza bases, savory crackers and even sweet cakes. The book is divided up into sections to help make finding the right recipe easier, and each one includes some helpful tips and advice to get the best results. Bourgeoning bakers can start out with simpler recipes such as Sourdough English Muffins; and if they want to explore the process further they can move onto more complex creations like a classic sourdough Pithivier. There are breads made with different grains and legumes, as well as recipe variations for different temperatures and climates. No matter your skill level, this book has something for everyone. The Sourdough Bible is also full of recipe ideas to turn your finished loaves into truly special occasions - there are delicious sandwiches and tasty recipes for starters and mains as well as Instagram-worthy cakes and sweet dishes. Each recipe has an accompanying photograph so you can see what your completed dish should look like. So, it's time to say goodbye to shop bought loaves, and start your baking journey with The Sourdough Bible. With 103 recipes full of inspiration, and pointers on how to make the perfect sourdough starter and bake the most delicious bread, this book will bring the world of leavened breads to life right in your own kitchen. So dive in, and enjoy the wonderful and delicious varieties that sourdough has to offer.