Get All of Your Sourdough Questions Answered, Plus 40 Endlessly Versatile Recipes

In the sourdough world, where recipes and methods can quickly become complicated, Elaine Boddy keeps it simple with this staple of the sourdough genre. 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 Turmeric and Onion Seed Sandwich Loaf or 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. With gorgeous photography accompanying every recipe, inspiration for your next loaf is only ever a page-turn away.

From your first try at starter to taking on a loaf that will impress when hosting, Elaine will guide you through your sourdough journey, and, along the way, you too can master the art of becoming a sourdough whisperer.

For more of Elaine's sourdough brilliance, check out:
- Whole Grain Sourdough at Home,
- Easy Everyday Sourdough Bread Baking
- The Sourdough Bible

The Only Sourdough Book You'll Ever Need

No more throwing out failed starter, getting bored with the same old loaf or being too intimidated to even start! This all- in-one handbook is packed with sourdough whisperer Elaine Boddy's most current and comprehensive wisdom, not to mention more than 75 recipes to fuel your creativity. From new tips on how to maintain your starter on your schedule, to her most in-depth master recipes yet (with step by step photos for each one!) and expanded FAQ and troubleshooting sections, Elaine's guidance will turn any home baker into a sourdough pro.

Once you've got the basics of your starter, move on to Elaine's renowned master recipes for basic loaves, buns, pizzas, focaccia and more. Then dive into tons of creative flavor variations on the master recipes like the cozy Semolina and Pumpkin Loaf or a Cheese and Jalapeño Loaf with a warm, tangy crumb. Elevate your everyday sandwiches and toasts with breads like the wholesome Einkorn Pumpernickel Square Loaf or a Honey-Enriched Jam-Filled Babka. Delight in smaller bakes like indulgent Whole-Grain and Chocolate Hot Cross Buns or the snackable Blue Cheese and Fig Baby Focaccias.

Every step of the way, you'll enjoy Elaine's signature no- fuss approach to sourdough, which will equip you with the confidence and knowledge to have fun baking up your own delicious concoctions. This practical guide is guaranteed to keep your sourdough journey fun, exciting and successful for years to come.

The Best Bread in the World Made as Simply as Possible

Baking homemade sourdough can often seem like a complex, time-consuming task, but Elaine Boddy is here to prove that this incredible, delicious and healthy bread is within reach of everyone, any day of the week--no matter how busy your life is. A trusted author and teacher when it comes to all things sourdough, she returns with her simplest, most versatile recipes yet. Hands-off methods such as overnight proofing and plenty of same-day recipes ensure that even with a hectic schedule and limited budget you can successfully create bakery-level bread in your own kitchen. Elaine has also utilized common baking pans and trays to remove the difficulty of extensive shaping--saving you time and effort while still producing delicious results.

Classic options include focaccia, sandwich loaves and baby boules, along with unique and flavorful breads such as Raspberry, Chocolate and Honeycomb Snug Swirls; Same- Day Goat Cheese and Spice Seeded Braid; and Hasselback Garlic-Butter Grainy Rolls. With Elaine's inspiring collection of 60 masterful recipes, making your own bread is sure to become a wonderful and delicious part of your everyday life.

Make Delicious, Whole Grain Bread with Minimal Kneading
* Selected as one of the best cookbooks of 2020 by delicious. magazine! *

Baking a loaf of beautiful crusty bread can be intimidating when you want to include nutrient-dense whole wheat flour and other ancient grains that are famously harder to work with. Elaine Boddy is here to help. She has spent many years honing the science and art of baking bread with whole grains in her home kitchen. In Whole Grain Sourdough at Home, she shares all of her secrets with you. Elaine's master recipe and philosophy for bread making are all about simplicity, flexibility and having fun. Sourdough does not have to be complicated or require a lot of hands-on work to be great. With one bowl, a handful of simple ingredients, minimal kneading and less than 24 hours, you can have a loaf of delicious whole grain sourdough bread on the table.

Elaine has mastered the unique nuances of nutrient-dense flours like whole wheat, einkorn, spelt and rye to create a variety of lovely breads--no dense whole wheat bricks here! Packed with a step-by-step sourdough starter guide, plenty of tips and tons of recipes for everything from sandwich loaves to focaccia, this book gives you everything you need to bake amazing whole grain bread today, tomorrow and beyond.

This book has 60 recipes and 60 photographs.