Whether you’ve never baked a loaf of bread or you’ve been doing it for decades, the act of baking can be a new experience every single time. Baking with sourdough, in particular, requires a commitment—from building the starter to maintaining and feeding it to incorporating it into a baked good, it can be a labor of love and patience. Don’t let that overwhelm you, though, because baking can be meditative and healing, while also offering connection—to those you’re baking for and those who are teaching you as you go. Just starting out? We recommend leaning on these eight expert cookbook authors who are here to help you live a life guided by sourdough.
