Sourdough Starter: A Beginner's Guide to Cultivating and Baking Your Own Artisan Bread (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798292603986)

Master the living heart of artisan baking-without guesswork, waste, or confusion. Whether you're brand-new to sourdough or tired of struggling with inconsistent results, this book gives you the clear, proven steps to build, maintain, and bake with a healthy, reliable starter.

What You'll Learn
✅ Understand your starter deeply - Learn what's actually happening inside that jar, and why it matters.
✅ The true 10-14 day timeline - A real-world process that shows you exactly what to expect at every stage.
✅ Visual and aroma-based progress signs - So you'll know when things are right-and when they're not.
✅ Low-waste maintenance routines - Easy, practical feeding systems for both daily and weekly bakers.
✅ How to build and use a levain - Step-by-step instructions to match strength, timing, and dough type.
✅ Control flavor and acidity - Adjust timing, flour, and temperature to get the taste you want.
✅ Spot peak activity with precision - Learn the real readiness tests most beginners overlook.
✅ Cold storage, drying, and freezing - Long-term starter care for breaks, travel, or busy seasons.
✅ Troubleshoot like a pro - Fix mold, bad smells, sluggish activity, and overripe starters with confidence.
✅ Develop a signature starter - Build one that reflects your own baking rhythm and flavor preferences.

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Author: Lumine Grey
ISBN-13: 9798292603986
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 07/15/2025
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.24d