"With Artisan Sourdough: Bread and Beyond, creating and caring for your very own sourdough starter has never been easier! Since 2020, breadmaking has taken over countless households, especially sourdough, making it one of the most popular hobbies to come from the Covid-19 quarantine era. Years later, breadmaking is still one of the most popular activities in the kitchen, which has also resulted in a large community of sourdough enthusiasts. German baker and author Sonja Bauer is one of those enthusiasts, though her talent for using sourdough starter in more ways than one qualifies her as an expert in her craft! Perfect for novice bread-makers or sourdough lovers wanting to explore the world beyond the traditional sourdough loaf, in Artisan Sourdough: Bread and Beyond, Sonja walks you through everything you need to know to be successful in baking sourdough bread at home, then provides 60 other recipes to make with your starter! Bauer first covers sourdough basics, including how to make your very own starter, and offers expert tips to make the process easy -- no prior experience needed. Then, youll discover a myriad of recipes you can use your starter for other than a simple loaf of sourdough: Learn how to make dishes like pizza, gnocchi, quiche, crêpes, waffles, pancakes, spätzle, brownies, and so much more, all with your homemade starter! Whether youre looking to elevate your everyday meals or surprise your guests with unique homemade treats, Artisan Sourdough: Bread and Beyond is your ultimate resource for creating delicious, tangy, and nourishing dishes that go beyond the loaf"--Amazon.