45 recipes for great-tasting sourdough breads that are good for you, too. The definitive book showcasing the variety of sourdough breads and pastries, from the author of the award-winning 'How to Make Bread'. You'll be amazed not only by the flavour and variety of wonderful sourdough recipes on offer in this book, but by their simplicity. First learn how to make the sourdough starter with simple step by step instructions. Then follow a comprehensive guide to making the dough, kneading the dough, and shaping, preparing and baking a basic sourdough loaf. From there, you'll discover exciting breads made with some of the hugely popular ancient grains and some delicious rye recipes, such as New-York-style rye sourdough.