From Scratch: Sourdough features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make
your own sourdough from scratch. For homebakers sourdough is the true test of every aspiring
bread-maker. Fickle delicate every loaf is unique. And there are a LOT of pitfalls to be
avoided. It's much more than simply a food: sourdough is a science. So who better than Dr James
Morton baking pedant and fermentation fanatic to explain the basics for both the uninitiated
and more experienced bakers? James talks the home cook through everything from starters flours
and hydration to kneading shaping rising slashing and baking explaining how to achieve the
perfect crust and crumb. With a foolproof recipe for the perfect loaf clear step-by-step
instructions troubleshooting tips and explanations of what works and why From Scratch:
Sourdough is the accessible handbook that bakers everywhere have been waiting for. Text is
extracted and updated from Super Sourdough by James Morton.
