The Sourdough Baking Book: From Sourdough Starter to Stunning Breads and Pastries

The art of Sourdough, from flour to crumb: master the ancient craft of sourdough and explore timeless baking recipes with a modern twist.

Sourdough doesn’t have to be complicated. The Sourdough Baking Book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of sourdough. Belgian baker Miro van Vreckem, from the renowned Norwegian bakery Elt Bakeri, takes you on a journey of fermentation and flavor. The story starts at the very roots -- with the organic farmer growing the perfect grains and the miller transforming them into fine flour. From there, you’ll follow a clear, step-by-step path to creating your own sourdough starter with just flour and water. Soon, you’ll be baking crusty loaves, heavenly pastries, and both sweet and savory delights straight from your own oven.

Miro van Vreckem is a young, ambitious entrepreneur who found his home in Norway, where he founded Elt Bakeri -- a bakery known for its high-end pastries and, above all, its exceptional artisanal sourdough bread. Milo trained at the prestigious Pastry Academy in Las Vegas, and in 2023, Elt Bakeri was named one of the 17 best bakeries in all of Norway.