Have you ever wanted to make sourdough bread? Does it feel like a mystery? Overwhelming? Too time-consuming? Maybe you have a starter that a friend gave you that is languishing in the back of your refrigerator. Maybe you’ve tried to make bread and your loaves turned out as hard as a rock. Wherever you find yourself on your sourdough journey, this user-friendly manual is for you! Within its pages, you will find the information you need to successfully create and maintain a sourdough starter and bake amazing artisan bread in your own kitchen, using basic ingredients and no special equipment. Drawing on her own experience baking bread for her family and running a successful Farmers Market business, Leah Leach walks you through the process of traditional long-rise sourdough. Through her instruction, you will gain the confidence to master this time-honored skill.