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Sarah Owens is an American baker, horticulturist, and author known for her expertise in sourdough fermentation and whole-grain baking. A former curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, she turned her passion for fermentation into a career as a baker and educator.
Known for: Sourdough: Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More
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Sourdough: Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More
Sourdough is a comprehensive guide to naturally leavened baking by Sarah Owens, a James Beard Award–winning baker. The book explores the art and science of sourdough fermentation, offering recipes for rustic breads, pastries, and savory dishes that celebrate whole grains and seasonal ingredients. Owens combines traditional techniques with creative flavor combinations, encouraging readers to cultivate their own starter and embrace the slow, mindful process of fermentation.
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Understanding the Sourdough Starter: The Living Foundation
Every baker begins here, with a small bowl of flour and water. But what happens inside that mixture is miraculous. A sourdough starter is not simply an ingredient—it’s a living ecosystem. Wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria inhabit this environment, feeding off the carbohydrates in the flour, relea...
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Tools, Ingredients, and Techniques: Building Your Foundation
Sourdough baking, though ancient, draws strength from understanding modern craft. Flour is not just flour; its origin, milling, and protein content define the texture and taste of your bread. I emphasize whole grains—rye, spelt, einkorn, and hard wheat—because they cultivate depth of flavor and nutr...
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About Sarah Owens
Sarah Owens is an American baker, horticulturist, and author known for her expertise in sourdough fermentation and whole-grain baking. A former curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, she turned her passion for fermentation into a career as a baker and educator. Her first book, Sourdough, won the Ja...
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Sarah Owens is an American baker, horticulturist, and author known for her expertise in sourdough fermentation and whole-grain baking. A former curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, she turned her passion for fermentation into a career as a baker and educator. Her first book, Sourdough, won the Ja...
Sarah Owens is an American baker, horticulturist, and author known for her expertise in sourdough fermentation and whole-grain baking. A former curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, she turned her passion for fermentation into a career as a baker and educator. Her first book, Sourdough, won the James Beard Award for Baking and Dessert in 2016.
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