Beginner's Guide to Sourdough: Best-Kept Secrets for Successful Bread Every Time

Amy Coyne

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Book cover for Beginner's Guide to Sourdough: Best-Kept Secrets for Successful Bread Every Time

Beginner's Guide to Sourdough: Best-Kept Secrets for Successful Bread Every Time

Beginner's Guide to Sourdough: Best-Kept Secrets for Successful Bread Every Time

Amy Coyne

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Description

A Masterclass in Sourdough

Discard your worries with this ultimate beginner's guide to sourdough baking! Sourdough enthusiast Amy Coyne has harnessed her decade of experience and compiled her best tips, tricks, and customizable baking schedules in this collection of 50 family-friendly recipes. With long-form bakes containing step-by-step photos and QR codes linked to video tutorials, anyone will be able to make sourdough without breaking a sweat.

Organized to optimize success, each chapter allows you to master a different element of sourdough:

- Kick-start your journey with everything you need to know on starter.

- Craft your first sourdough loaves with confidence using approachable bakes like Easy Crusty Sourdough or Soft Rosemary Bread.

- Conquer artisanal favorites from Everything Bagel Loaves to Chocolate Cherry Sourdough.

- Bake delicious everyday sandwich loaves like Fluffy White Sandwich Bread and Honey Oatmeal Sourdough.

- Shape savory showstoppers from Classic Dinner Rolls to Sourdough Garlic Knots.

- Master stiff-levain treats like The Best Cinnamon Rolls, Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread, or Raised Sourdough Donuts.

- Never let anything go to waste with clever discard recipes.

Whether you want to take a crack at your first starter or broaden your bread baking repertoire, Amy has created a one-stop shop for beginning or continuing your sourdough journey.

About the Author

Amy Coyne is a recipe developer who has been baking sourdough for over a decade. She is the creator of Amy Bakes Bread, where she shares her sourdough tips and recipes. She currently resides in Kentucky with her family.

Critical Reviews

"I can't wait to knead my way through this book! I particularly appreciate the baker's schedule guide, process photos, and QR codes for extra guidance."
-- Lauren Allen, creator of Tastes Better from Scratch and author of the Tastes Better from Scratch Cookbook

"Packed with tried-and-true recipes, each with clear, detailed instructions, this book is a must-have for all sourdough bakers."
-- Emily Christensen, creator of Country Roads Sourdough and co-author of Our Sourdough Table

"Whether you're a beginner just starting your sourdough journey or an experienced baker looking to expand your repertoire, this cookbook is the perfect companion to guide and inspire you!"
-- Mckenna Pulda, creator of Simplicity and a Starter and co-author of Our Sourdough Table

"Amy is the queen of sourdough! With recipes ranging from everyday bakes to stunning sourdough creations, this book is an absolute treasure."
-- Melanie Gunnell, creator of Mel's Kitchen Cafe and author of Mel's Kitchen Cafe Cookbook

"Amy makes you feel like she is by your side, guiding you through the sourdough process step by step, start to finish. Anyone is sure to master the art of sourdough with Amy's help!"
-- Mary Ellen Phipps, RDN, creator of Milk N Honey Nutrition and author of The Easy Diabetes Cookbook

"With suggested baking schedules and clear, step-by-step instructions, Amy helps you build confidence as you bake through her book."
-- Mary Thompson, creator of A Couple of Celiacs and author of Gluten Free Sourdough Baking

Publishing Information

Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Pub date: 2025-09-16
Length: 256 pages

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