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Finally, what you’ve been waiting for: making your first loaf of sourdough bread! In this section, I break down the exact process to making sourdough bread. There are variances as you advance your skills in sourdough bread making, but the basics will get you started and moving in the right direction. When your starter is ready to bake, these are the general steps you take in baking a bread loaf. Chapter 7 has all the sourdough bread recipes you need to get started.

Making sourdough bread can be tricky, so keep in mind the following tips:

 Watch videos if you struggle with shaping, folding, or stretching. Sourdough is a constant learning process. You never stop learning — that’s the fun of it!

 Pay attention to how the seasons affect your bread. Adjust your sails when it’s summer or winter. If it’s very warm, use less starter or bulk-rise for less time. If it’s cold, you may want to increase your starter or bulk-rise longer.

 Feed your starter and keep it well loved and viable. Neglected starters don’t thrive.

 Start with the Rustic Sourdough recipe (Chapter 7) and make it two or three times per week for a whole month. Get the feel for it. Learn from this one loaf and perfect it. Then advance to other recipes.

 Don’t give up. Keep practicing!

 Realize that appearance is not as important as flavor and texture. If it tastes good, great! That’s what matters most.

 When you have the sourdough process down, share a loaf and starter with a friend! Spread the love. Oh, and don’t forget to give them a copy of this book, too!