Let me tell you I’ve already made a few of these recipes the New York rye is my favorite the crumb is amazing. I want a physical copy for sure.

Modern Sourdough is a cookbook where each recipe starts with a sourdough starter! The book starts off with how to make a starter and this is where I got confused. I'm a beginner and I'm also assuming this cookbook is for beginner and intermediate sourdough bakers. However because I've never seen what a sourdough starter looks like, I would've appreciated more pictures. I did deduce that an "alive" starter has bubbles in it. I was super excited for the Babka and pizza recipe! The recipes came with great pictures.
The author of this cookbook, seems like a pro at sourdough and it would be nice if we could get gluten free or dairy free recipes in the future. There also is no section for tools/equipment needed which I feel was needed. The "Dough Process" section was very helpful.

Thank you to NetGalley and White Lion Publishing for the ARC!♥

Modern Sourdough is such an amazing cookbook! It has everything I would want in one. Thank you for providing images of the recipes. I feel so many cookbooks lack in photos of their dishes. This will be an immediate purchase for me when it comes out. The recipes were amazing, and I can't wait to make even more.

I recently delved into Michelle Eshkeri's "Modern Sourdough" cookbook, an exciting opportunity for me as a devoted home baker. Exploring this book introduced me to fresh techniques and recipes for crafting delectable sourdough bread.

Michelle Eshkeri's extensive baking background and fervor for sourdough are apparent in her work. The book is replete with detailed explanations and meticulous, step-by-step instructions that reflect her expertise. While not a prominent chef or celebrity, her passion for baking shines through her writing.

"Modern Sourdough" caters to both amateur and seasoned bakers. Eshkeri's lucid guidance and valuable tips make sourdough baking accessible to newcomers, while the innovative recipes and methods offer seasoned bakers an opportunity to diversify their skills. Whether one is an aficionado of artisanal bread or merely curious about sourdough baking, this book serves as a valuable asset.

Eshkeri's engaging and approachable writing style makes the cookbook a delightful read. It is worth considering that some reviewers may anticipate recipe testing to provide further insights into the cookbook's offerings.
The essence of "Modern Sourdough" is to assist home bakers in mastering the craft of sourdough bread. Eshkeri accomplishes this by furnishing a comprehensive introduction to sourdough baking, sharing personal anecdotes, and presenting adaptable recipes. The cookbook is thoughtfully structured, with clear headings, user-friendly instructions, and informative sidebars. The inclusion of weight measurements and conversions enhances its accessibility to a global audience of bakers.

The imagery in "Modern Sourdough" is striking. The photographs beautifully showcase the final bread products, offering visual aid for techniques and shaping. The illustrations are precise and contribute to a better understanding of the recipe steps. The quality and relevance of the visuals amplify the cookbook's overall allure.
Despite my inability to test the recipes due to ingredient constraints, I found the recipes themselves to be detailed and well-crafted. Eshkeri's instructions are thorough and easily comprehensible, catering to both novices and experts. The incorporation of wholewheat starter instructions and enticing sweet sourdough recipes captured my interest, prompting me to experiment with them in the future.

In conclusion, "Modern Sourdough" is an exceptional resource for sourdough enthusiasts. Michelle Eshkeri's ardor for the subject shines brightly in her prose, offering valuable insights for bakers at every skill level. While certain recipes may require specific ingredients that could limit some readers, the book's overall layout, readability, and visual charm make it a valuable asset for any baking enthusiast. I wholeheartedly endorse "Modern Sourdough" to those embarking on a sourdough baking adventure or seeking to enhance their proficiency in this delightful culinary pursuit.

As I am tackling the new to me world of sourdough I found this book truly inspiring. Sourdough is very intimidating, however, after reading through this book I feel more confident in my starter, and I now know a ton of new ideas of things I can make instead of just plain sourdough bread. I can’t wait to try some of these recipes, especially the flatbread and cinnamon rolls.

Sourdough bread is the most intimating thing to attempt to make. This book gives you the step by steps on making delicious homemade sourdough bread. It’s easy to understand and breaks down everything for you.

Modern Sourdough is a very good book for beginner sourdough baking. It gives a clear, step by step instruction on how to start your sourdough and maintain it. I also like the varied recipes using different flours. My favorite section is the Sweet Sourdough! I'm definitely buying this book when it comes out!

This is a fantastic book for any level of sourdough baking. I like that it gives you instructions for how to create your own starter, in case you’re like me and don’t have one from a friend. The pictures are beautiful, the instructions are very detailed, and there are so many recipes beyond basic sourdough bread. I can’t wait to purchase the hard copy for my father in law, who loves baking bread!

This immediately has beautiful pictures of all different kinds of bread. They range from sweet to savory and are recipes from Margot bakery.

This cookbook has sections on, sourdough pastry, sweet sourdough, savory sourdough, Margot specialties, and jams and spreads. It also has a step-by-step guide on how to make a sourdough starter that seems intimidating but the way it is laid out is helpful. There are even pictures that show how to braid sourdough challah. This is more of a serious but thoughtful cookbook with information about each recipe and the background of different cultures here and there. Even if you are not ready to try some of the recipes it is a starting point for you to look for more basic ones. There are some included in this cookbook. The sourdough pastries section looks so delicious!

Overall, this has almost everything you can imagine with sourdough. It’s creative and the recipes are laid out as simple as possible. I imagine it will take a ton of practice though. This is just a beautiful book to own and it definitely makes you want to learn how to make each and every one of these recipes. It truly is an art.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, White Lion Publishing for sharing this book with me in exchange for my honest review.

I recently received a sourdough starter last Thanksgiving. OMG has it been fun making delicious sourdough bread for family and friends. There are so many other recipes I'd like to try so this book is perfect to get in the kitchen and start baking up some things!

This book has a lot of recipes that I will try out! I have never made sourdough starter before, but have always wanted to. I really like the step by step instructions in this book, I think it will be very helpful. I also really like that there are a lot of different recipes- not only bread.

This book is really a back to basics, without making things too complicated.

Really detailed and easy to follow, in comparison to others, this title feel approachable and doesn't overcomplicate recipes by making them too bold and grand.

Definitely one I will be referring back to over and over.

I really like the specificity in this book. I'm the type of person that typically has to see a process step by step to be able to do it and this book will be perfect for not only starting my sourdough starter, but the baking process. I feel extremely confident going forward and I will definitely be buying the physical version of this book to keep on my counter.

This sourdough cookbook contains quite an array of delectable looking recipes to try, and has a great step-by-step breakdown of how to create your own sourdough starter. I appreciated explanations such as the baker’s percentages and the upkeep and maintenance required for sourdough, but I do wish there was slightly more information geared towards those new to sourdough baking, or a difficulty meter that would highlight what recipes might be better suited to someone new to bread making vs an experienced bread baker. Particularly when the book went into lamination techniques, this felt very complex and I found myself wanting more visual imagery to understand all the steps outlined. That said, while I generally feel comfortable with bread making, as a beginner sourdough baker, I found myself wanting an easy delineation of what would be best for me to tackle. I also had hoped for more information around using any discard I might have and any tips and techniques for dealing with sourdough I think might’ve gone wrong (or addressing any issues such as ‘have I killed my starter’ and identify hooch or if it has actually gone bad). Even so, the recipes seem really varied, well laid out in terms of organisation, and every singe recipe looks incredible. I do find myself wishing there was more information guidance provided about the time each recipe may take, though I realize this might not be as suitable given that sourdough is known to take time and the book does encourage the reader/baker to experiment according to their own circumstances, but for someone wanting to flip through and find something that would be complex or easy or relatively faster vs relatively longer, these sorts of additions would’ve been welcome. Overall, though, it seems to be a solid addition to an interested baker’s collection of cookbooks with some truly interesting and tasty-looking recipes to try out!

The recipes require a little planning as most require (2) starter feedings/refreshments, but they are well worth taking your time to do it right. Instructions for the recipes are easy to follow. The sourdough banana bread is delicious.

3.5 ⭐️
I think this book will be a hit when it comes out as making sourdough bread has taken off. I like that the author gives you daily step by step instructions for making a starter. I am trying out this method and going to see if I have any luck! It is also mentioned that you can use any wheat or rye flour. This isn’t the type of flour I have, so maybe I will try this if my current method (Unbleached flour) doesn’t work out. I think this is the first time I’ve seen this recommended. The first few recipes call for wheat flour. I am new to sourdough and a bit confused why some recipes only call for 5g of starter? This seems low but I don’t really know. It also states to use starter 8-12 hours after refreshment. The book also doesn’t mentioned saving discard or baking with it, which was something I was hoping to learn more about since I see videos and posts of people saving their discard but never truly understood it. Overall tons of recipe ideas.

This book was received as an advanced reader copy for an honest review.

Not to be dramatic, but this book has recreated a sense of passion for baking. I want to make my on starter and make beautiful breads and pastries. I had no idea that these could be made with sourdough!!!

I bake bread and I've baked with sourdough so I was thrilled to be offered this book to review. I thought it was wonderful. I appreciated the opening pages with the author's back story. But everyone will want to read and bake these recipes!

The book instructs the reader how to make the sourdough starter, and how to work with it. And then the fun starts. Of course everyone thinks of bread and this book provides recipes on some basic sourdough breads, but also some that are creative. But the chapters that really got my attention were the chapters on Sourdough Pastry and Sweet Sourdough. There are also chapters on Savoury Sourdough recipes, recipes that are specialties in the author's bakery, and some recipes for interesting jams and spreads.

Some of the included recipes include Cheddar and Paprika Bread, East End Date and Fennel Bread,
Danish Pastries, Blue Cheese and Red Onion Marmalade Twists, Babka, Apple and Cinnamon Bread and Butter Pudding, Doughnuts, and Pugliese Potato Focaccia. This is just a sampling. There is a collection of recipes from different ethnicities. Just a great source of ideas and beautifully photographed.

I will certainly be trying at least a few of these recipes in my own kitchen.

The classic sourdough starter can be a struggle but this book made it look easy and more recipes than just bread!

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!

This book has such clear recipes. I am so excited to start baking sourdough bread with these recipes. They give you such a variety of recipes to use. The pictures are absolutely amazing. They make me hungry just looking at them. I am absolutely amazed! I appreciated that the recipes for easy to follow and gave lots of details that were important to making the sourdough. They also start out with the basics of making a sourdough starter which is super important.

Read if you:
Have been seeing everyone post about their sourdough and you have FOMO.
Love variety of sourdough and want to try something new

Thank you again!