Super Sourdough: The Foolproof Guide to Making World-Class Bread at Home

In his fifth book, Great British Baking Show finalist Morton (Brilliant Bread) honors those who taught him about sourdough by communicating their collective knowledge to a wider audience. Morton joyfully addresses readers as equals, making him a relatable teacher. For beginners, he includes ten tenets of sourdough, explains vocabulary, and reiterates basics in 40-plus text-heavy recipes for buns, loaves, and more. With humility, honesty, and wit, Morton admits his bakes sometimes fail and includes a sincere message of encouragement, suggesting readers respect each loaf’s uniqueness and continue to bake after disappointments. Well-designed and illustrated, the book includes a helpful troubleshooting section as well as real-life tips for more successful starters, scheduling baking around busy lives, par-baking, and bread-related dietary matters. For advanced bakers, the book discusses rheology and home milling. Measurements are in grams.