Publisher's Synopsis
Are you an avid baker looking to experiment with using sourdough but don't know how exactly to go about it, how to prepare the sourdough and how to bake with it?
If you've answered YES, keep reading...
Sourdough bread is touted as the best bread variety, as it is said to be rich in numerous immune and nervous-system boosting vitamins, invigorating minerals, tissue-building protein, gut-boosting prebiotics and energizing carbs.
By virtue that you are reading this, it is probably likely that you've come across some of these benefits and wanted to know if you could make your own sourdough bread at home.
And it is true; you've probably have come across information that making sourdough bread is not a walk in the park, especially the part for making what's known as sourdough starter, at least for the inexperienced and are probably wondering....
Where do you even start to make your own sourdough bread?
What do you need?
Why is it considered superior to the pre-sliced and supermarket bakery varieties, and other manufactured forms of regular yeast breads and baked goods?
What is this thing called the starter and how do you make it?
Is there any science behind sourdough that you need to be aware of?
If you have these and other related questions regarding sourdough bread making, you are in luck because this book answers them all in simple, nontechnical language.
More precisely, the book will teach you:- How sourdough has been used throughout history
- Why sourdough is better
- The science of sourdough
- How to knead, prove and use the necessary baking tools
- How to create your starter
- The techniques and basic instructions for the oven, mixing and dough development, folding and shaping
- Basic sourdough recipes to get you started
- Intermediate sourdough recipes to advance your knowledge and perfect your craft
...And so much more!
What's more, the book will ensure you make just enough starter (in a manner that is not wasteful) and that makes the most of whatever starter you use. And not just that, everything, from the ingredients to the directions, is easy to follow to ensure there is no confusion at any step of the way!
It doesn't matter whether you're new to sourdough or a veteran sourdough baker who wants to add a few more skills to your practice, as this book is intended to be in the hands of pure beginners and practicing bakers.
So if you've been shifting away from regular yeast breads and being the hands-on baker that you are, you've been wondering where the path to sourdough bread starts, then this is definitely your book. You'll love how simple it makes the process of making your own starter seem, and the steps it gives for the preparation of some the most exquisite products.
