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Best books to learn Sourdough baking, in order
Sourdough begins with a living culture, so the first reading is all fundamentals, building and maintaining a starter and understanding fermentation, before you bake a single loaf. Then technique takes over, mixing, folding, shaping, and scoring, and finally the artistry of open crumb and crust. Exactly as with bread baking generally, dough and fermentation have to be understood first; rush past them and no recipe will save the loaf.
Reading paths for sourdough baking
Sourdough baking: the best books to build a starter and bake real bread
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning sourdough baking?
- Sourdough begins with a living culture, so the first reading is all fundamentals, building and maintaining a starter and understanding fermentation, before you bake a single loaf. Then technique takes over, mixing, folding, shaping, and scoring, and finally the artistry of open crumb and crust. Exactly as with bread baking generally, dough and fermentation have to be understood first; rush past them and no recipe will save the loaf.
- What's a good book to start sourdough baking with?
- A strong starting point is The rye baker by Stanley Ginsberg. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after sourdough baking?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Cookie & cake baking, Air fryer & pressure-cooker cooking, Vegan cooking.