About the Book
Discover the joy of baking delicious, crusty sourdough bread-right from your own kitchen.
Whether you're completely new to breadmaking or you've been burned by a few dense loaves, Simply Sourdough is a friendly, step-by-step guide that will show you how to create wholesome, gut-friendly sourdough bread from scratch.
This is the ultimate beginner baking book for anyone who wants to make artisan bread at home without stress or complicated techniques.
Start with just flour, water, and patience. Learn how to grow and maintain your own sourdough starter, and gain confidence through clear explanations of every stage in the process-from mixing to folding, shaping, proofing, and baking.
Author Kate Baker, a retired police officer turned home cook, writes with warmth, clarity, and encouragement.
She understands the overwhelm many beginners feel, and offers troubleshooting tips, practical guidance, and simple solutions to common sourdough problems. Her calm and reassuring approach makes this a perfect first baking cookbook for any home baker.
What's inside:
A full chapter on sourdough inclusions and mix-ins-including seeds, herbs, cheeses, and more
A collection of creative sourdough discard recipes, such as pancakes, crackers, and banana bread
Straightforward methods for starter maintenance, dough handling, and achieving consistent results
Tips for adapting recipes to your schedule, climate, and lifestyle
This expanded second edition features new content, refined formatting, and even more tips for sourdough success.
Whether you're baking for your household or friends, as a meditative hobby, or just for the unbeatable smell of fresh bread, Simply Sourdough will give you the confidence and tools to make baking an enjoyable and rewarding part of your life.
Perfect for beginners, hobby bakers, and anyone looking to master the timeless art of naturally fermented bread.
About the Author :
Kate Baker is a passionate home cook and advocate for kindness and mental health, bringing warmth, wisdom, and practical insight to every page she writes. Throughout more than two decades as a frontline police officer, Kate used her love of cooking as a vital way to decompress, manage stress, and reconnect with peace and creativity. What began as a therapeutic ritual gradually became a full-fledged passion, one that helped her navigate the lasting impacts of PTSD and a later diagnosis of a serious autoimmune condition. Kate now dedicates her time to writing books and public speaking about kindness, emotional resilience, connection, and personal growth. Her work is grounded in lived experience, supported by research, and always infused with hope. She's the author of Simply Sourdough, a bestselling guide that has helped thousands of home bakers demystify the art of sourdough bread, and a passionate advocate for kindness, healing, and living a grounded life in an often-chaotic world.Kate lives in New South Wales, Australia, with her wife and their endlessly opinionated cats. She is also the creator behind Bakekat Kitchen, where she shares simple, joy-filled recipes that are often gluten-light, dairy-optional, and always made with heart. When she's not writing or speaking, you'll find her in the kitchen, in the garden, or outdoors, embracing the beauty of a slower, more intentional life.
Review :
"I downloaded this on Kindle Unlimited, but liked it so much I ordered the paperback for my cookbook collection. It is a well written introduction to sourdough and answered several of the concerns that I had. I'll be starting my first starter tomorrow." Kathy E. Burleigh, USA
