Sourdough Unlocked

Learn to make bakery-worthy breads and confections with this spectacular guide to sourdough from Grego and Hanna Montalban Sanchez. Widely known as The Invy Baker, Grego draws from years of experience as a professional chef and bakery owner to offer readers invaluable knowledge from someone who has made sourdough his craft and career. Chockfull of simple tips, meticulous troubleshooting advice and easy-to-follow recipes, this incredible resource was crafted with the home baker in mind and will equip you with all the essential skills you need for flawless results. Start slow and learn the ins and outs of Grego’s three Master Dough Recipes for bread, pastries and buns, each complete with in-depth instructions and step-by-step images to ensure your success. From there, these doughs can be used as a base to create countless variations of mouthwatering bakery favorites. Put Grego’s laminated dough to the use and bake craveworthy sourdough croissants, tasty torsades or the Mandarin, Coconut and Ginger Danish of your dreams. Or, make scrumptious treats like Cardamom Buns and Cinnamon and Almond Braids using his foolproof bun dough. What’s more, you can tailor every delicious recipe to your preferences and make showstoppers like Sundried Tomato and Manchego Bread as a loaf, a baguette or even rolls thanks to thorough shaping tutorials—the possibilities are endless! And, once you’ve got the hang of sourdough, discover an abundance of insider advice for opening a micro-bakery of your own. With Grego’s guidance and this book on your kitchen counter, you’re certain to achieve spectacular, professional-grade baked goods that will rival any bakery’s.