The Sourdough Whisperer

The Sourdough WhispererI first found this book at our local library and knew it had to find a permanent place on our cookbook shelf! In the sourdough world, where recipes and methods can get really complicated really fast, Elaine Boddy keeps it simple. This all in one handbook shares her best tips, tricks and troubleshooting tools for showstopping sourdough success. With practical solutions to every obstaclewhether its a busy schedule, slow to grow starter or overproofed

I first found this book at our local library and knew it had to find a permanent place on our cookbook shelf! In the sourdough world, where recipes and methods can get really complicated really fast, Elaine Boddy keeps it simple. This all-in-one handbook shares her best tips, tricks and troubleshooting tools for showstopping sourdough success. With practical solutions to every obstacle―whether it’s a busy schedule, slow-to-grow starter or overproofed dough―Elaine proves that everyone can bake beautiful, delicious sourdough with confidence.

Once you’ve got a handle on all things starter, dough, and timing, dive into baking with 40 delicious recipes. Learn to use your starter in dozens of different ways, from buttery, jam-filled rolls to crusty, seed-studded loaves. Try foolproof formulas for ciabatta, baguettes, and pizza, and enjoy flavorful creations like the Turmeric and Onion Seed Sandwich Loaf or the Apricot and Almond Babka Loaf.

Elaine’s practical approach shows how you can manipulate a few simple master recipes to create any kind of shaped, filled or seeded bread you wish. Gorgeous photography with every recipe means inspiration for your next loaf is only ever a page turn away. Allow Elaine to guide your sourdough journey, and, along the way, you can even become your very own sourdough whisperer.