From Scratch: The Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Sourdough Starter and Baking Homemade Bread
Wholesome Recipes, Gentle Guidance, and the Joy of Baking Bread from Scratch

If you’ve ever dreamed of pulling a crusty, golden loaf from your own oven—but didn’t know where to start—this is the sourdough book for you.

Written for total beginners (with zero pretentiousness), From Scratch walks you step-by-step through the entire process of growing your own sourdough starter, baking your first loaf, and confidently caring for your dough from then on. You’ll get real advice, honest tips, and a warm dose of encouragement from someone who knows what it’s like to Google “what is hooch” at midnight.

Inside you’ll find:

• How to create and maintain a healthy sourdough starter

• A simple, no-fail classic sourdough recipe with clear timing

• Tips for troubleshooting dough that’s sticky, flat, or slow to rise

• Creative uses for discard (with full recipes!)

• A sweet and savory flavor guide to level up your loaves

• A glossary of sourdough lingo, printable checklist, and more

Whether you're baking for your family, your friends, or your own healing heart, From Scratch is here to help you slow down, learn something real, and fall a little in love with the process.

Because every great loaf starts with a little flour, a little water, and a whole lot of patience. Let’s bake something beautiful—together.