Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa

Many bakers speak of their sourdough starter as if it has a magical life ofits own, so it can be intimidating to those new to the sourdough world;fortunately with Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, Emilie Raffa removes the fearand proves that baking with sourdough is easy, and can fit into even a workingparent's schedule!

Any new baker is inevitably hit with question after question. Emilie has theanswers. As a professionally trained chef and avid home baker, she uses herexperience to guide readers through the science and art of sourdough.

With step-by-step master recipe guides, readers learn how to create and carefor their own starters, plus they get more than 60 unique recipes to bake avariety of loaves that suit their every need.

Sample specialty recipes include Bacon, Shallot & Black Pepper Bread,Blistered Asiago Bread, Cranberry Apple Cider Bread, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls,Share n' Tear Garlic Rolls and Fool-Proof Focaccia with Rosemary.

With the continuing popularity of the whole foods movement, home cooks arereturning to the ancient practice of bread baking, and sourdough is rising tothe forefront. Through fermentation, sourdough bread is easier ondigestion-often enough for people who are sensitive to gluten-and healthier.Artisan Sourdough Made Simple gives everyone the knowledge and confidence tojoin the fun, from their first rustic loaf to beyond. This book has 65 recipesand 65 photos.