Since 2020, breadmaking has taken over countless households, with sourdough baking especially establishing itself as one of the most popular hobbies to come from the Covid-19 quarantine era. 5 years later, breadmaking is still one of the most popular activities in the kitchen, which has also resulted in a large community of sourdough enthusiasts. Author Sonja Bauer is one of those enthusiasts, though her talent for using sourdough starter in more ways than one qualifies her as an expert in her craft. In this beginner's guide, Sonja shares the many ways sourdough starter can be used - for waffles, pancakes, gnocchi, dumplings, granola, brownies, pizza, and more! She first covers sourdough basics, including how to make your very own simple starter, after which you’ll discover a myriad of recipes you can use your starter for other than typical sourdough! Perfect for novice bread makers or sourdough lovers wanting to explore the world beyond the traditional sourdough loaf.