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Many bakers treat their sourdough starter like a living, mysterious being, which can feel daunting for newcomers. In Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, Emilie Raffa dispels the myths and shows that sourdough baking is approachable — even for busy parents juggling work and family. Emilie answers the many questions new bakers face. A professionally trained chef and enthusiastic home baker, she combines practical experience with clear explanations of the science and craft behind sourdough.
The book offers step-by-step master recipes that teach you how to create and maintain your own starter, then guides you through more than 60 distinctive bakes to suit every occasion. Highlights include Bacon, Shallot & Black Pepper Bread; Blistered Asiago Bread; Cranberry Apple Cider Bread; Overnight Cinnamon Rolls; Share ’n’ Tear Garlic Rolls; and Fool‑Proof Focaccia with Rosemary.
As whole foods and traditional techniques regain popularity, more home cooks are returning to bread baking, with sourdough increasingly in the spotlight. Fermentation can make sourdough easier to digest — in some cases tolerable for people sensitive to gluten — and offers nutritional benefits. Artisan Sourdough Made Simple equips bakers with the knowledge and confidence to start with their first rustic loaf and keep exploring. The book contains 65 recipes and 65 photographs.
About the Author
Emilie Raffa is the creator, cook and photographer of The Clever Carrot. She is also the author of The Clever Cookbook. She was classically trained at the International Culinary Center and worked as a private chef. Emilie's work has been featured online in Oprah Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, The Huffington Post, Food 52, Saveur, Food & Wine and Today Food, and she was a finalist for "best food photography" in the annual Saveur Blog Awards. Emilie lives on Long Island.
Many bakers treat their sourdough starter like a living, mysterious being, which can feel daunting for newcomers. In Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, Emilie Raffa dispels the myths and shows that sourdough baking is approachable — even for busy parents juggling work and family. Emilie answers the many questions new bakers face. A professionally trained chef and enthusiastic home baker, she combines practical experience with clear explanations of the science and craft behind sourdough.
The book offers step-by-step master recipes that teach you how to create and maintain your own starter, then guides you through more than 60 distinctive bakes to suit every occasion. Highlights include Bacon, Shallot & Black Pepper Bread; Blistered Asiago Bread; Cranberry Apple Cider Bread; Overnight Cinnamon Rolls; Share ’n’ Tear Garlic Rolls; and Fool‑Proof Focaccia with Rosemary.
As whole foods and traditional techniques regain popularity, more home cooks are returning to bread baking, with sourdough increasingly in the spotlight. Fermentation can make sourdough easier to digest — in some cases tolerable for people sensitive to gluten — and offers nutritional benefits. Artisan Sourdough Made Simple equips bakers with the knowledge and confidence to start with their first rustic loaf and keep exploring. The book contains 65 recipes and 65 photographs.
About the Author
Emilie Raffa is the creator, cook and photographer of The Clever Carrot. She is also the author of The Clever Cookbook. She was classically trained at the International Culinary Center and worked as a private chef. Emilie's work has been featured online in Oprah Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, The Huffington Post, Food 52, Saveur, Food & Wine and Today Food, and she was a finalist for "best food photography" in the annual Saveur Blog Awards. Emilie lives on Long Island.