<b>“Tara’s a natural teacher, and this book reads as if she’s at the bench next to you, patiently articulating the core concepts and techniques of bread-making, as well as the joys and rhythms of the craft.”</b>—<b>Claire Saffitz, bestselling author of <i>Dessert Person,</i> from the foreword</b><br> <br><b>80 easy-to-follow recipes and loads of know-how, troubleshooting guidance, and bread science intel for baking your best naturally leavened loaves—from sourdough whisperer Tara Jensen</b><br><br><b>ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: <i>The Washington Post</i></b><br><br>Yes, you can make crusty, tender, bakery-quality sourdough bread—even if you’ve never baked before! Especially when you have a teacher like Tara Jensen (who taught both dessert guru Claire Saffitz and Southern-cooking evangelist Sean Brock) by your side. Tara’s friendly approach to technique and inspired flavors in more than ei