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 scratch.This is the ultimate beginner baking book for anyone who wants to make artisan bread at home without stress or complicated techniques.Start with just flour, water, and patience. Learn how to grow and maintain your own sourdough starter, and gain confidence through clear explanations of every stage in the process-from mixing to folding, shaping, proofing, and baking.Author Kate Baker, a retired police officer turned home cook, writes with warmth, clarity, and encouragement.She understands the overwhelm many beginners feel, and offers troubleshooting tips, practical guidance, and simple solutions to common sourdough problems. Her calm and reassuring approach makes this a perfect first baking cookbook for any home baker.What's inside: A full chapter on sourdough inclusions and mix-ins-including seeds, herbs, cheeses, and moreA collection of creative sourdough discard recipes, such as pancakes, crackers, and banana breadStraightforward methods for starter maintenance, dough handling, and achieving consistent resultsTips for adapting recipes to your schedule, climate, and lifestyleThis expanded second edition features new content, refined formatting, and even more tips for sourdough success.Whether you're baking for your household or friends, as a meditative hobby, or just for the unbeatable smell of fresh bread, Simply Sourdough will give you the confidence and tools to make baking an enjoyable and rewarding part of your life.Perfect for beginners, hobby bakers, and anyone looking to master the timeless art of naturally fermented bread.