"Bake Sourdough Bread" is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the art of sourdough baking, suitable for both beginners and experienced home bakers. It focuses on the three core pillars: creating a robust sourdough starter, mastering kneading and fermentation, and achieving a perfect crust.
The book delves into the science behind sourdough, explaining the role of wild yeasts and bacteria that give sourdough its unique flavor and rise; for example, the book explains what to look for in a starter, and how to know when it is strong enough to bake with.
The book progresses logically, starting with creating and maintaining a starter, followed by detailed explanations of kneading and fermentation techniques, and concluding with shaping and baking methods. It provides practical solutions to common problems and emphasizes the importance of understanding why each step is crucial. Practical home baking experiments are included to illustrate the impact of various techniques. This approach encourages creativity and adaptability in your sourdough baking journey.
