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Simply Sourdough: A Foolproof Beginner's Guide to Delicious Bread, with Step-by-Step Instructions Anyone Can Master
By Kate Baker
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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
LanguageEnglish
PublisherMcGilvray Press
Release dateJul 29, 2025
ISBN9781764193917
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Kate Baker
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.
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Simply Sourdough - Kate Baker
Simply Sourdough
A Foolproof Beginner's Guide to Delicious Bread, with Step-by-Step Instructions Anyone Can Master
Kate Baker
McGilvray Press
Copyright © 2025 by Kate Baker
This is the revised and expanded second edition of Simply Sourdough – A Foolproof Beginner's Guide to Delicious Bread, with Step-by-Step Instructions Anyone Can Master, originally published in 2024 under the name Kate McGilvray. This edition includes updated instructions, new recipes, refinements based on reader feedback and additional guidance for beginner bakers.
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Contents
Introduction
1.The Tools You’ll Need
2.Your Starter: a Step-by-Step Guide
2. The Essential Ingredient
3.Mix, Rest, Stretch & Fold
3. The Foundation of a Great Loaf
4.Bulk Fermentation
4. The Waiting Game
5.Shaping the Dough
5. Easy Does It
6.Proofing
6. The Final Rest Before the Big Show
7.Ready for the Oven
8.Baking the Bread
8. You're Almost There!
9.Making It Your Own
9. Inclusions, Flavours & Personal Touches
10.Level Up Your Loaf
10. The Only Limit is Your Imagination!
11.Sourdough Discard Ideas
11. Delicious Ways to Waste Less
12.Troubleshooting
12. Common Issues & Quick Reference Guide
13.Conclusion
About the Author
Introduction
Welcome (back) to the wonderful world of sourdough bread making!
Whether you're totally new to baking or you've already tried your hand at a few loaves, sourdough is something truly special. It’s about using natural ingredients, patience, and a little bit of magic from your starter. It’s also about slowing down, tuning in, and creating something nourishing from scratch, something with character, flavour, and heart.
When I first wrote Simply Sourdough, I wanted to share a straightforward, beginner-friendly guide that skipped the intimidation and
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