The natural fermentation of sourdough culture has proven health benefits and right depth of flavor. In this book, the author shows just how simple creating a healthy sourdough starter from scratch can be. Beyond traditional breads, nearly 100 delightfully seasonal recipes include pies, cookies, cakes, scones, flatbreads, tarts, and more. Laced with botanical and cultural notes on grains, fruits and vegetables, herbs, and wild crafted foods, Sourdough celebrates seasonal abundance alongside the timeless craft of artisanal baking. -- Adapted from page [4] cover.

Where cooking and baking traditions meet contemporary flavors-- 120 deeply nourishing, seasonal recipes and a guide to the plants and traditional preserving techniques that inspire them. Sarah Owens presents ingredient-focused cooking and bread baking that emphasizes sourcing quality ingredients and relies on traditional techniques that extend the use of in-season produce and fresh food. Organized into two parts, you'll discover the building blocks for inspired food. Part One explores traditional preservation techniques from fermenting and pickling to dehydrating, working with sourdough, and making broth, butter, yogurt, and whey. Part Two becomes a full expression of ingredients and techniques: recipes that are nourishing, flavorful, and satisfying. With recipes that layer flavors in rich and unique ways and that reflect the seasons, the dishes here are comforting, surprising, and give a feeling of abundance. Heirloom is a personal book that shares Owens' unique perspectives and stori

Bread and butter, toast and jam, scones and clotted cream--baked goods have a long tradition of being paired with spreads to make their flavors and textures sing. As a baker with a passion for plants, Sarah Owens, author of the James Beard award-winning Sourdough, takes these simple pairings in fresh new directions. Spread some Strawberry & Meyer Lemon Preserves on a piece of Buckwheat Milk Bread for a special springtime treat. Top a slice of Pain de Mie with Watermelon Jelly for a bright taste of summer. Lather some Gingered Sweet Potato Butter on a piece of Spiced Carrot Levain for a warming fall breakfast. Make a batch of Dipping Chips to serve with Preserved Lemon and Fava Bean Hummus for an inspired snack. Wow brunch guests with a spread of Sourdough Whole-Grain Bagels, Lemony Herb Chèvre, and Beet-Cured Gravlax. The recipes here offer a thoroughly fresh sensibility for the comfort found in a simple slice of toast spread with jam.--Provided by Amazon.com.