The Ultimate Guide to Sourdough : Master Artisan Bread Baking at Home

Author: Dr James Morton

Cakes, baking, icing & sugarcraft

Published on 8 October 2026 by Quadrille Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom

Hardback | 304 pages, Full-colour photography
255 x 196 x 33 | 1222g

The world has gone crazy for sourdough – and with good reason. Once you learn the basics it’s easy, economical, healthy, and very satisfying.

The Ultimate Guide to Sourdough tells you everything you need to know about making delicious, nutritious, gut-friendly breads. From how to create a starter, troubleshooting tips, key ingredients, and the basics of hydration, to kneading, shaping, rising and baking, Dr James Morton explains how to achieve the perfect crust and crumb every single time.

Packed with more than 50 recipes for loaves, rolls, baguettes, bagels, buns and more, and with step-by-step photos guiding you through all the techniques, The Ultimate Guide to Sourdough is the foolproof guide to making world-class bread at home.