The Beginner's Guide to Sourdough
Amy Coyne’s sourdough masterclass is a beginner-friendly guide designed to help home bakers confidently create natural yeast breads from scratch. Drawing on years of teaching experience, she presents a structured, step-by-step approach where each recipe builds on the skills learned before it.
The book guides readers through every stage of sourdough baking—from mastering the first bulk fermentation and learning stretch-and-fold techniques to working with stiff levain and shaping artisanal loaves. Each chapter begins with a featured, in-depth recipe that represents the style of bread being explored, supported by detailed instructions and clear step-by-step photos to ensure success.
Once the basics are mastered, bakers can progress to more advanced creations such as crusty artisan breads, soft sandwich loaves, and shaped specialties, along with enriched sourdough treats like raspberry rolls, caramel pecan monkey bread, and braided orange loaf. A dedicated chapter on sourdough discard offers creative ways to reduce waste, including recipes for cookies, pancakes, and savory crackers.
The book also includes practical baking resources such as temperature timelines and starter-to-levain ratio guides, making it a useful reference at every stage. With 50 recipes and 50 accompanying photos, this guide is designed to support and inspire bakers in building long-term sourdough confidence.
Amy Coyne’s sourdough masterclass is a beginner-friendly guide designed to help home bakers confidently create natural yeast breads from scratch. Drawing on years of teaching experience, she presents a structured, step-by-step approach where each recipe builds on the skills learned before it.
The book guides readers through every stage of sourdough baking—from mastering the first bulk fermentation and learning stretch-and-fold techniques to working with stiff levain and shaping artisanal loaves. Each chapter begins with a featured, in-depth recipe that represents the style of bread being explored, supported by detailed instructions and clear step-by-step photos to ensure success.
Once the basics are mastered, bakers can progress to more advanced creations such as crusty artisan breads, soft sandwich loaves, and shaped specialties, along with enriched sourdough treats like raspberry rolls, caramel pecan monkey bread, and braided orange loaf. A dedicated chapter on sourdough discard offers creative ways to reduce waste, including recipes for cookies, pancakes, and savory crackers.
The book also includes practical baking resources such as temperature timelines and starter-to-levain ratio guides, making it a useful reference at every stage. With 50 recipes and 50 accompanying photos, this guide is designed to support and inspire bakers in building long-term sourdough confidence.
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Amy Coyne’s sourdough masterclass is a beginner-friendly guide designed to help home bakers confidently create natural yeast breads from scratch. Drawing on years of teaching experience, she presents a structured, step-by-step approach where each recipe builds on the skills learned before it.
The book guides readers through every stage of sourdough baking—from mastering the first bulk fermentation and learning stretch-and-fold techniques to working with stiff levain and shaping artisanal loaves. Each chapter begins with a featured, in-depth recipe that represents the style of bread being explored, supported by detailed instructions and clear step-by-step photos to ensure success.
Once the basics are mastered, bakers can progress to more advanced creations such as crusty artisan breads, soft sandwich loaves, and shaped specialties, along with enriched sourdough treats like raspberry rolls, caramel pecan monkey bread, and braided orange loaf. A dedicated chapter on sourdough discard offers creative ways to reduce waste, including recipes for cookies, pancakes, and savory crackers.
The book also includes practical baking resources such as temperature timelines and starter-to-levain ratio guides, making it a useful reference at every stage. With 50 recipes and 50 accompanying photos, this guide is designed to support and inspire bakers in building long-term sourdough confidence.
