The Art of Sourdough Scoring: Your All-In-One Guide to Perfect Loaves with Gorgeous Designs

I recently had the pleasure of reading "The Art of Sourdough Scoring: Your All-In-One Guide to Perfect Loaves with Gorgeous Designs" and I must say, it's a must-have for any bread enthusiast. This book is a comprehensive guide that takes you through the intricate art of scoring sourdough bread with beautiful designs.The author does an exceptional job of breaking down the process, providing step-by-step instructions, and sharing valuable tips and techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, you'll find the book incredibly helpful in perfecting your scoring skills.What sets this book apart is the stunning photography that accompanies each design. The visuals are absolutely captivating and serve as great inspiration for creating your own unique patterns. The author's passion for bread scoring really shines through, making it an enjoyable and informative read.One aspect I particularly appreciated is the inclusion of troubleshooting tips. The author addresses common challenges and provides solutions to help you overcome them. This not only builds confidence but also encourages experimentation and creativity."The Art of Sourdough Scoring" is more than just a guidebook; it's an invitation to explore the artistic side of bread baking. The author's enthusiasm is infectious, and it's hard not to feel inspired to create your own masterpieces after reading this book.Overall, I highly recommend "The Art of Sourdough Scoring" to anyone looking to elevate their bread baking skills. It's a fantastic resource filled with valuable insights, stunning visuals, and a passion for the art of scoring.

This is a terrific book. The scoring patterns are diverse and lovely, and the author has done a wonderful job of showing the process step by step. I also appreciate the loaf shaping demo photos, which have helped me improve the consistency of my shaping and therefore my end product. Highly recommend.

The main recipe appears on pg 128 of the version I just received. The proportions seem wildly off - way too much water… I was amazed, and dreading trying to fold and shape this dough.But at the back of the book, there is an insert just inside the back cover… an errata or correction. Sure enough, it says the recipe on pg 128 has double the water - and it provides the correct recipe / proportions.I wish they’d put this correction insert into the FRONT of the book instead of the back! I think many people may miss it.But it’s a scoring book, not a baking book. The recipe and the other various tips are the writer’s description of how she gets her dough to the point of being able to do her amazing scoring design work. And not only is the scoring book fantastic - but all the tips are, too! Frankly, I’m going to recommend this book to beginners, because this writer does a very nice job of laying out the process, from starting a starter to storing a loaf in the freezer. I’ll just tell beginners to start at pg 118, then go back to the front when they’re ready to learn how to score artistically.I’m sure the discovery of the misprint on pg 128 was dismaying, as I can tell this writer cares. I’d suggest they put a notice in the Amazon description… but some buyers may be turned off - which would be a shame, because this is an excellent resource. Future prints will be cleared up, I’m sure - and I’ll treasure mine like a coin with a miscast character!But I do hope the publisher offers a spiral-bound version, some day - the better to be able to read the book on the counter while working in the kitchen.Cheers. I love this book. I admire the effort to explain and demystify sourdough bread making.

Great images. Wish it was spiral bound. Recipe needs revision.

Bought this for my son who loves to bake sourdough bread. He found the decorations discussed in this book to be an invitation to merge art and bread.Pros:Color pictures with easy to understand picturesThe lay of information was well done making it easy to follow along even for a novice

This book is beautifully illustrated and easy to follow.

Easy directions. As a new bread maker, its great!

The perfect gift for a beginning sour dough baker! A nice size paperback with beautiful photos!