Description
Book SynopsisWith this accessible, uncomplicated beginner’s guide, introduce your kids (or just yourself) to the secrets behind sourdough baking, a tradition the whole family can enjoy together.*2022 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Awards Finalist* Using three simple ingredients: water, flour and salt,
Sourdough Baking with Kids teaches young bakers and their families about
the science behind caring for active sourdough starter: how to create it, keep it alive, feed it when it’s hungry, and prepare it for baking.
Each recipe in this book includes different ingredients, colors, and techniques
for parents and kids to craft their own bread loaves together. Along the way, families can pick up breadcrumbs such as
changes to observe in the dough,
fun facts about bread around the world, and
little lessons on the patience and discipline behind the process.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1 Welcome to the World of Bread Baking
The Origin of Bread
Bread Science and Benefits
Equipment and Ingredients
Safety Rules
2 Creating Sourdough Starter from Scratch
A Note on Weighing Ingredients
Before You Start Your Starter
Converting Whole Grain Starter into a Regular Flour Starter
Caring for Your Sourdough Starter
Preparing Your Sourdough Starter for Baking
3 Step-by-Step Sourdough Baking Concepts
The 12 Steps of Bread Baking
4 Recipes with Sourdough Starter
Basic Sourdough Loaf
Country-Style Sourdough Bread
Butter-Enriched Sourdough Loaf
Purple Corn Sourdough Loaf
Potato Sourdough Loaf
Jalapeño-Cheddar Sourdough Loaf
The Softest Milk Sandwich Loaf
Double Chocolate Sourdough Loaf
Cinnamon-Raisin Sourdough Loaf
Turmeric and Poppy Seed Sourdough Loaf
Sweet S’mores Sourdough Loaf
Sourdough Pizza Dough
Sourdough Challah
Sourdough Cinnamon Buns
5 Savory Recipes Made from
Sourdough Discard
English Muffins
Sourdough Biscuits
Cheddar Scones
Tortillas
Sourdough Crackers
Sourdough Popovers
6 Sweet Treats and Desserts Made with Sourdough Discard
Banana Bread
Blueberry Muffins
Crumpets
Pancakes
Apple Galette
Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate-Cherry Brownies
7 Yeast Baked Goods
No-Knead Crusty Bread
Pretzel Bites
Bagels
Naan
Super-Soft Milk Buns
Chocolate Babka
Doughnuts
Resources
Sources
Appendix
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
