About this book:
Discover the secret to bakery‑worthy sourdough right in your own kitchen with *The Art of Sourdough Bread Making*. This friendly guide walks you through every stage—from cultivating a lively starter to mastering the autolyse, stretch‑and‑folds, shaping, scoring, and baking in a Dutch oven—so you can achieve crusty, tangy loaves with confidence, no matter your skill level.
Inside, you’ll find clear, step‑by‑step instructions, helpful troubleshooting tips, and advice for adapting to temperature and humidity, plus creative ways to use your discard. Explore whole‑grain, rye, enriched, and flavored variations, and learn to craft everything from chewy pizza dough and classic baguettes to olive‑oil‑rich focaccia. Each chapter builds your understanding of the “why” behind the technique, turning baking into a rewarding, sensory journey.
Let the aroma of fresh‑baked sourdough fill your home, and experience the deep satisfaction of creating nourishing bread with your own hands. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned baker looking to refine your craft, this book is the essential companion that will transform your kitchen into a haven of warm, aromatic loaves—and your perfect sourdough awaits.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: The Sourdough Starter: Your Bread's Heartbeat
- Chapter 2: Feeding Your Starter: Keeping It Alive and Bubbly
- Chapter 3: Understanding Sourdough Flour: The Foundation of Flavor
- Chapter 4: Essential Sourdough Equipment: Tools for Success
- Chapter 5: The Autolyse: Hydration and Gluten Development
- Chapter 6: Mixing the Dough: Bringing It All Together
- Chapter 7: Bulk Fermentation: The First Rise
- Chapter 8: Stretch and Folds: Building Strength
- Chapter 9: Preshape: Gently Forming Your Loaves
- Chapter 10: Bench Rest: Allowing the Dough to Relax
- Chapter 11: Final Shaping: Creating Structure and Tension
- Chapter 12: Cold Proofing: Developing Flavor and Managing Your Schedule
- Chapter 13: Scoring the Dough: Creating Beautiful Ears
- Chapter 14: Baking in a Dutch Oven: Achieving a Perfect Crust
- Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Common Sourdough Issues: What Went Wrong?
- Chapter 16: Adjusting for Temperature and Humidity: Environmental Factors
- Chapter 17: Sourdough Discard Recipes: Making the Most of Your Starter
- Chapter 18: Rye Sourdough: Exploring Different Grains
- Chapter 19: Whole Wheat Sourdough: Hearty and Nutritious
- Chapter 20: Enriched Sourdough: Adding Fat and Sweetness
- Chapter 21: Flavor Additions: Herbs, Cheese, and More
- Chapter 22: Sourdough Pizza Dough: A Chewy Crust
- Chapter 23: Sourdough Baguettes: Mastering a Classic
- Chapter 24: Sourdough Focaccia: An Olive Oil Dream
- Chapter 25: Storing and Enjoying Your Sourdough: Keeping It Fresh
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Author:
Billy Hamilton
Published By:
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Type:
Nonfiction
Date Published:
August 4, 2026
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