Description
Book SynopsisDIY Sourdough is the essential beginner's guide to crafting simple whole grain sourdough starters, breads, snacks, and more that can be incorporated into your weekly routine. Packed with tips and tricks for consistent, nutritious, and delicious results.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
How We Got into Sourdough
Why Sourdough?
Why Whole Grains?
Why We Recommend You Stick with Organic Grains and Flours
What You Need for Sourdough
Flour Buying Tips and Tricks
Grind Your Own Grains, Not As Hard As You Think
Grain-to-Flour Conversions
Home Milling Tips
How Much to Mill at a Time
Fineness
Freshness
Why Spelt and Other Older Grains for Sourdough
Hey, Batter Batter! The Importance of Batter Consistency
1 Simple Sourdough Basics
A Simple Sourdough Schedule
Starters Take time
How to Create Your Own Sourdough Starter
Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Whole Grain Sourdough Starter
Maintaining Your Sourdough Starter
Timing of Feedings and Finding Your Sourdough's Sweet Spot
The Not-So-Uncommon Failed Sourdough Starter
What to Do When You Need to Travel or Take a Few Days Off?
The Need for a Backup Starter
Waking Up Stored Starter
Buying Starters
Borrowing Starters
Common Problems that Cause Sourdough Consternation
Mold
House Too Hot, House Too Cold
Cross Contamination
Metal and Sourdough?
Too Sour
Not Enough Rise
2 Breakfast
English Muffins
Hell Hath No Pastry Like My Wife's Scones
Pancakes and Waffles
Pancakes
Zucchini Waffles
French Toast
3 Lunch
Breads
Irish Soda Bread/English Muffin Bread
Croutons
Crackers
Rolling Crackers
Scoring Crackers
Basic Crackers
Beyond Basic Crackers
Artisan Spelt Bread
4 Dinner
Biscuits
What's the Difference Between a Biscuit, Roll, Muffin, and So Many Other Baked Goods?
Rolls
Empanadas
5 Snacks and Special Treats
Muffins
Basic Muffins
Blueberry Muffins
Cast Iron Skillet Cinnamon Rolls
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Banana Bread
6 Resources and Sundry Matters
Kitchen Equipment
Cast Iron
Glass
Stoneware
Measuring Equipment
Grain Mills
Online Resources
Traditional Cooking School
Cultures for Health
Homemade Food Junkie
About the Authors
A note About the Publisher
