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Details condition: brand new format: paperback isbn: 9781802421842 publisher: quarto publishing overview quick and simple homemade sourdough by jane mason is a beginner-friendly baking guide that takes the mystery out of sourdough. Written for home bakers who want reliable, achievable results, it moves from starter basics through to mixed grain loaves, onion and olive bread, and everyday rye. Clear, step-by-step instructions, practical troubleshooting advice, and useful background on ingredients make this paperback a genuinely approachable introduction to artisan bread making at home. About the book sourdough has a reputation for being fiddly, but quick and simple homemade sourdough sets out to change that. Organised into chapters dedicated to different styles of loaf, the book walks readers through everything from feeding and maintaining a starter to shaping, proving and baking with confidence. Each chapter presents a curated selection of recipes that highlight different techniques and flavour combinations, so bakers can build skills gradually rather than being overwhelmed on day one. Alongside the recipes, jane mason includes a dedicated troubleshooting section addressing the common problems that put beginners off flat loaves, dense crumbs, sluggish starters with clear, practical fixes. There's also a helpful section on ingredients and on bread and health, giving context to the choices behind traditional sourdough baking. The result is a book that balances te...