I used to be scared of sourdough. When it started creeping in everywhere, I thought, oh it’s fine, it’s just a fad, it won’t stick around. When I said to my Australian friend irritatingly, I really wish everywhere offered something other than sourdough, she scoffed and said that’s the only thing they eat in Australia! So I questioned myself. Why didn’t I like it? Why did I find an innocent, creative, lovingly, really long processed bread so offensive? It’s just bread!
It slowly dawned on me, it was the way that the bread was treated. Toasted to within an inch of its life, so hard I would nibble the middle like a mouse, worrying that if I bit into the crust all my teeth would fall out like the dream you used to have as a kid.
So I started to explore it a bit further, asked for it not to be toasted, explored sourdough other stuff like muffins and scones and I really really liked it.
Then this book caught my eye. Simple, straightforward, photogenic. But it questioned me. You know you like sourdough but why don’t you fall in love with sourdough! Nothing wrong with jumping on the bandwagon if it’s something that makes you happy. So I bought it, ooh I’m so whimsical! Excited by the prospect of having an affair with a piece of bread and not cheating on my husband, I embarked on delving into it. Have I made sourdough yet? No that’s this week. Have I read this book cover to cover, marvelled at the writing, the photos, the instructions as if someone has talked me through it? Oh yes. Have I fallen in love with sourdough, absolutely. Beautiful book, go on you know you want to.
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All you need to become a master sourdough baker!
A nourishing antidote to a modern diet of overly-processed baked goods, sourdough is one of the biggest stories in food; with a whole generation converting to the rich flavour of the bread.
Reconnect with the timeless tradition of baking bread with How to Raise a Loaf!
Recipes include:
- rye loaves
- sourdough pizza
- grissini
- oat and apple bread
The perfect baking guide for beginners!
How to Raise a Loaf is a simple overview of the magical processes that turn wild yeasts into a living baker’s starter, and a bowl of flour into a glowing crusty loaf.
“With music on in the background, and no goal in mind other than the loaf you’re working on, it's easy to slip into a state of mental ‘flow’, when you don’t notice time passing, your worries slip away, and mind and body become deeply relaxed. When times are bad, this mental and emotional reset is better than anything" - Roly Allen
- Step-by-step photo instructions
- Simple guide to materials and tools
- Creative recipes to widen your repertoire
- Results that the whole family will enjoy!
- Your path to a mindful hobby that puts you in touch with what you eat
- Familiarise yourself with the ingredients and process behind your food
Learn to bake bread without over-complicated recipes and pages and pages on kneading technique
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2020
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2020
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Brilliant book
By Chasm on 10 August 2020
I have been mucking around with bread for more years than I care to remember, but this book puts everything to do with sourdough into simple, easy to understand and logical steps. I have bought this book as a gift for several novice bakers simply because by following the various steps, techniques and recipes almost anyone can produce fantastic sourdough bread. I can't rate it highly enough!
By Chasm on 10 August 2020
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2020
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2020
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2021
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Confidence and success from the first time of reading!
By Jet628 on 26 March 2021
I have bought many books on sourdough baking before buying Roly Allen's masterpiece. All the other books are gathering dust in my cupboard but this book from the first time j used it has been inspirational as far as I am concerned. Not only do I bake bread and pizza bases and cheese scones and pastry, but I even feel confident enough to promise family and friends a loaf and know that it will be a success! Thank you a thousand times for opening up the wonderful world of sourdough baking.
By Jet628 on 26 March 2021
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 March 2021
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Excellent read, great recipes!
By Mrs. Pamela A. Lowth on 20 March 2021
This brilliantly written book is exactly what I needed to get my Sourdough going. I am in my 70s and eaten lots, but not baked many Sourdough loaves. I'm hooked now!! Its a really good read and explains every step of the path to a great loaf, plus some unusual recipes to try. My next loaf will be the Speckled Beetroot Sourdough. Sounds yummy. Enjoy!
By Mrs. Pamela A. Lowth on 20 March 2021
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