The Sourdough Whisperer: The Secrets to No-Fail Baking with Epic Results

by Elaine Boddy

Overview

All Your Sourdough Questions Answered Plus 40 Endlessly Versatile Recipes

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 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. 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645674849
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	02/15/2022
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	29,866
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Elaine Boddy is the founder of the blog foodbod Sourdough, a trusted resource on all things sourdough bread. She is the author of Whole Grain Sourdough at Home and also teaches courses in her home kitchen. Elaine and her family live in Milton Keynes, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Part 1 Your Ultimate Guide to Making Sourdough 9

All About Starter 10

What Makes All Starters Different and Why 11

How to Make a Starter 12

Starter Guide Step by Step 13

Is My Starter Ready to Use? 15

Making a Starter in Hot or Cold Temperatures 16

Things to Look Out For 16

How to Use Your Starter in Recipes 18

Maintaining Your Starter Efficiently and Effectively 18

How to Convert Your Starter to New Flours 18

Understanding YOUR Starter 19

Managing Your Starter for Your Home and Life 19

How to Boost Your Starter 20

Do Not Always Assume Your Starter Is to Blame 21

Timetables for Feeding and Using Your Starter 21

How to Dry Starter for Long-Term Storage 23

Troubleshooting Starters & FAQ 25

Ingredients and Equipment 28

The Key Items 28

Useful Items That Are Used in This Book 31

My Master Recipe 33

How to Make My Master Recipe as an Oval or Batard 42

All About Dough 45

Understanding How Time and Temperature Affect Proofing 45

What Is Well-Proofed Dough? 46

What Is Underproofed Dough? 47

How to Save Underproofed Dough 47

How to Prevent Underproofing 49

What Is Overproofed Dough? 49

How to Recognize Whether a Dough Is Overproofing and How to Save It 51

How to Prevent Overproofing 51

Adding Extras to Your Doughs and the Effect That Has 52

Sticky Doughs 53

Troubleshooting Doughs & FAQ 53

Troubleshooting Baked Loaves & FAQ 56

All About Timing 60

How to Manipulate the Sourdough-Making Process 60

Making and Baking Timetables 61

How to Create Your Own Timetable 63

How to Amend Recipes for Your Personal Preference 64

Tips for Batch Baking 65

Cold Baking 67

Editorial Reviews

Elaine’s passion for supporting home bakers is remarkable. She has been an inspiration to home baking communities across every continent. I know you will enjoy this book.” - Bertie Matthews, managing director, Matthews Cotswold Flour

“Elaine has a sourdough superpower: Her knowledge is inexhaustible and she is so generous in sharing it. Any book she writes is one to fast-track onto your bookshelf.” - Karen Barnes, editor, delicious. magazine

“Sourdough baking is approachable, accessible and achievable thanks to this guide. Elaine has helped me to troubleshoot my sourdough challenges and bake picture- perfect loaves confidently and with ease.” - Angela Ferraro-Fanning, author of the Little Homesteaders book series

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