Introducing the 10-Minute Sourdough: Breadmaking for Real Life! This delightful book is a must-have for all bread bakers out there. Packed with easy-to-follow recipes and handy tips, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through their kitchen.
Whether you’re a seasoned bread maker or a complete novice, this book will guide you through the magical world of sourdough. With its clear instructions and step-by-step techniques, you’ll be whipping up delicious loaves in no time. And the best part? It only takes 10 minutes of active preparation!
Imagine the joy of sinking your teeth into a warm, crusty sourdough loaf that you made from scratch. With this book, you’ll learn how to create a variety of mouthwatering breads, from classic sourdough boules to tangy rye loaves. You’ll also discover unique flavor combinations and creative twists that will impress your friends and family.
Not only is the 10-Minute Sourdough a fantastic gift for bread bakers, but it’s also a brilliant choice for those who lead busy lives. With its time-saving techniques and simplified methods, you can enjoy the satisfaction of homemade bread without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s the perfect companion for anyone who wants to savor the taste of freshly baked bread without the hassle.
So, why wait? Treat your favorite bread baker (or yourself!) to the 10-Minute Sourdough: Breadmaking for Real Life. It’s a gift that will bring joy, delicious aromas, and mouthwatering flavors to their kitchen. Get ready to embark on a sourdough adventure like no other!
DEBORAH CHAPMAN –
I love this book. I have baked the master boule four times now with utterly brilliant results. It was a bit tricky keeping it at 27 degrees C but I found that a couple of towels an a bowl on the Rayburn that I put the mixer bowl into actually worked a treat.
The last time I baked, we had a power cut just as I did the last mix and the Rayburn was off, so because it was late and the house was cold I left the dough in the banneton overnight. Then popped it into the fridge for a couple of hours in the morning when things were working again. Baked it and it was a fantastic loaf. The pizza is brilliant too and was loved by all my family. This is such a brilliant trick to get a good loaf done while sorting supper, then in the fridge before bedtime, ready to bake in the morning or whenever you need it the next day.
I’m tempted to get a bread proofer now that the weather has turned as the top of my Rayburn is needed to dry the clothes.
Anitsa –
I know everyone went a bit sourdough mad during lockdown last year, but it’s one of those things we often think we don’t have time for. In this book, the author has shared a simplified and pared-down technique for making sourdough with very little effort. The bread still proves overnight, but refreshing your starter and mixing the dough is all done within ten minutes. I’ve followed the author’s suggestion to work your way through the master recipes, beginning with the easiest bakes (tinned loaves), so that by the time you get to the more challenging things like boules, you have a good understanding of the process and can get a feel for things like knowing when your starter is active enough for baking, how the temperatures work in your kitchen, how your own oven behaves, etc.
As well as the master recipes there are some really great variations, with some delicious sounding recipes. I’ve been really pleased with everything I’ve made so far and I’m looking forward to trying more.
Anitsa –
I have been baking sourdough for several years and love recipes that are not simply bread. The recipes in this book stretch the scope of sourdough further. Particular favourites that I go back to again and again are the Traditional GInger Cake – devine – and the Garlic and Rosemary Bundt Focaccia.
I have several other sourdough books by Vanessa Kimbell but this book stands on its own. There is a lot of information, clear explanations, tips and troubleshooting. So many variables can impact your sourdough bakes, such as the temperature of your kitchen, the flour you are using, whether your starter is active enough. I still have occcasional sourdough ‘fails’ and this book can certainly help you understand when things go wrong – or right! – and help you improve your sourdough baking and be more consistent.
10 minute sourdough? Yes, once you understand the process, with a little preparation and planning ahead. The author explains clearly how, with lots of visuals too. There is a rhythm to baking sourdough. If you are new to sourdough then take time to read and understand the process.
DEBORAH CHAPMAN –
I have been on a sourdough journey for the last 18 months and have now found baking sourdough food is not only great for my gut but my soul. However finding time to indulge my new found baking passion is not always easy so I bought this book to see if I could really whizz up great bakes in a shorter time as suggested by the tittle of this book and I did. The book is clear, precise and will answer all your questions especially if you are new to a sourdough journey. I love the slow, considered approach to making bread but life doesn’t always give us the luxury of time required to indulge in such rituals so if you want some quick bakes that still delivers on looking after your gut offers great tastes and totally inspired recipes you can’t go wrong with this gem of a book. I love it.
梶山大輔 –
A must book for sourdough enthusiasts!! Highly recommended!
Tea&Biscuits –
I think this book is full with ideas and it is beautiful, I love how it devided in to seasons. I was looking for guidelines on how to make sourdough bread with out handling it so much and this book is perfect for that., I can understand how I might use the methods and switch up the flavours. I also so happy about the sourdough cake. We can make a cake with no need to add baking soda or powder. First time for me to see this kind of cake recipes. definitely one a great and creative soudough book that will increase my ability to bake sourdough bread and cakes. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
chrissie –
Great to see Vanessa has produced an excellent book that will help people gain confidence when baking sourdough and showing how it can take a total of just 10 minutes of effort (spread over a longer period for fermentation) in a way that fits around a busy schedule.
Starting with the basic process of creating and maintaining a sourdough starter and key master techniques for a tin loaf, sourdough cake, basic sourdough pizza and a sourdough boule this is followed by lots of really interesting recipes. I started with Oat Pocket Breads and will work my way through the rest. As we come to expect from Vanessa the recipes are really interesting and have information on health and wellness factors and the photography is wonderful. More importantly the recipes are based on the most up-to-date studies about health, wellness and the gut microbiome. What more could you want!
S. K. –
Many new recipes to try, new methods, etc…
Filomena Forte –
The recipes work and the results are good. Clear instructions and illustrations.
HL –
It’s a good book for people who already know what they are doing but not easy to follow if your a new beginner you have to keep going back and forward to pages which took me a while to get my head round and still haven’t managed to get the perfect loaf yet but keep trying
HL –
I became a mum a few
Months ago and with a baby there is no time to spend a lot of time with the dough.
I really wanted to get back into bread baking and Vanessa’s book came just at the right time.
Two things (out of so many) I particularly love are:
The recipe structure is always the same, no matter whether it’s a cake or bread recipe and it doesn’t require any work during the day, only in the mornings and evenings.
It goes with the seasons. Starting in autumn with the new harvest of grains, you find so many wonderful recipes with produce of all seasons, perfect to share with family and friends.
I’m an experienced sourdough bread baker and still get a lot out of this book. Even for beginners it is perfect as the book explains everything you need to know in sufficient, yet not to much detail.
susan mantle –
What’s not to like. For anyone who wants to combine gut health and sourdough baking this is the best! I am working my way through every recipe all have been fabulous! For the couple of minority negative reviews out there you obviously haven’t read the instructions properly. You couldn’t get a better book for shortcutting sourdough baking.