Baking Sourdough Bread: Dozens of Recipes for Artisan Loaves, Crackers, and Sweet Breads (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781510719682)

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--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 flavor. 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.

Author: Gan Serin, George Strachal
ISBN-10: 1510719687
ISBN-13: 9781510719682
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2017
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.40w x 0.30d