--- product_id: 60804901 title: "The Sourdough School: The Ground-Breaking Guide To Making Gut-Friendly Bread" brand: "vanessa kimbell" price: "€ 52.49" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/60804901-the-sourdough-school-the-ground-breaking-guide-to-making-gut store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Sourdough School: The Ground-Breaking Guide To Making Gut-Friendly Bread **Brand:** vanessa kimbell **Price:** € 52.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sourdough School: The Ground-Breaking Guide To Making Gut-Friendly Bread by vanessa kimbell - **How much does it cost?** € 52.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/60804901-the-sourdough-school-the-ground-breaking-guide-to-making-gut) ## Best For - vanessa kimbell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vanessa kimbell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 'Master the art of sourdough with Vanessa and you will learn how to look after your own gut microbes and health.' - Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth At her renowned Sourdough School, Vanessa has taught countless students the secrets of this healthy, more easily digestible bread, and now she has compiled her teachings for the home baker. From creating your own starter from scratch, you'll then move on to basic breadmaking techniques, before progressing to using sprouted grains and experimenting with flavors to produce Fig and Earl Grey and Cherry Plum loaves. With step-by-step photography, detailed instructions, specialist advice and Vanessa's indispensable encouragement, The Sourdough School celebrates the timeless craft of artisan baking. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 21.6 x 2.2 x 25.4 cm | | Edition | 1st | | Isbn 10 | 0857833669 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0857833662 | | Item Weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print Length | 208 pages | | Publication Date | 5 April 2018 | | Publisher | Kyle Books | ## Images ![The Sourdough School: The Ground-Breaking Guide To Making Gut-Friendly Bread - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1YLDF-WWaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent and concise sourdough bible - it will change the way you make your sourdough! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 22 April 2018* This is an excellent book which explains the process of bread making clearly and concisely - this is the only bread book I have read from cover to cover - twice!!!So, if you're already a bread maker, why should you buy this book over any of the alternatives?I have several other books, but Vanessa's is one of the only books I've seen that talks about the terroir of your flour, roller versus stone ground flour, which talks about the types of LAB, how to change your environment to encourage the LAB you prefer, making your sourdough more or less sour etc. There are also very useful ideas about what to do with your leftover starter (blackcurrant and fennel, parmesan garlic and rosemary, mint powders etc - great idea!)There is a very comprehensive section on digestibility and nutrition, as well as details of suppliers, and interesting bakers to follow.The method itself is similar to the Tartine one, except I've now adopted Vanessa's autolyse and leaven techniques, and this has improved the structure of my bread. I've always found the Dutch oven method very tricky, because of the weight of the pot, particularly the inverted Lodge one, and especially when it's at 250ºC - nightmare. However I can thoroughly recommend the cloche that Vanessa developed with the Netherton Foundry - it's light, and excellent to use.Additionally, the recipes Vanessa has included develop in skill, and are definitely not those you find in other bread books. As well as the classic sourdough combinations, there are also recipes for:Blackberry, poppy seed and pea flower water breadWild garlic boulesJalapeño and cheese loafOlive and pickled lemon butter breadScandinavian buttermilk sourdoughTomato and herb breadSweet berry bread with rosewaterChocolate and roast hazelnut breadRosinbrødBeetroot, black pepper and feta batardsEarl Grey, fig and kamut loafSmoked kibbled rye & while cherry sourdoughMiso and sesameSoy, ginger and rice sourdough boulesPumpkin and polenta sourdoughHoneyed porridge loavesYoghurt light spelt boulesKefir milk sourdoughMalted muesliEinkorn and spent ale grain sourdoughCrackled black barley and stout breadSourdough baguettesAll in all it's an excellent book for both new bakers and those who just haven't quite found the right method yet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book on making sourdough bread *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 1 December 2018* I strongly disagree with some of the negative reviews of the book. I bought it when it was first published and have bought numerous copies as gifts for friends. Three of my friends were really struggling to make good sourdough bread I gave them some of "Vaneesa's starter, a recipe and methods of how to make the dough. They are all delighted and making good bread. I know some people don't like the layout of the book however I wholeheartly disagree. I have yet to see another book that goes into such depth.It is broken down into a very well thought out layout. Firstly Vanessa explains what sourdough culture is in detail that is written so home bakers can understand the information. Secondly all ingredients are explained. There is really good information about starter and levain management. I was struggling to understand about how to manage the starter however Vanessa explains it simply and its easy to understand. It's made a Hugh difference to my sourdough bread.Thirdly Vanessa goes into great detail about the process of making the leavain and dough and the importance of desired dough temperature. The processes are accompanied by beautiful photographs Vanessa suggests planning a schedule to make your bread and keep a loaf record. There is a fantastic selection of different recipes starting at a basic loaf and building on it as your skills improve e.g. cheese and jalapeno, wild garlic boules ( great in spring time ),chocolate and hazelnut bread, beetroot and feta to name but a few. There is specific advice accompaning each recipe pertaining tothe particular bread you are making Lastly there is a great discussion about digestibility and nutrition of the bread you make. Vanessa is inspirational enthusiastic and so knowledgeable. I have lots of bread books and there is no other book that goes into such detail. Its certainly a holistic approach to making sourdough bread. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, once you've got to grips with the layout! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 16 May 2020* I bought this book as a beginner. At first I found it very confusing and had to keep flicking back between the master method and recipes, with dough splattered hands. Now I've got to grips with the techniques & I've been using the book for several months, my bread is turning out really well. All the information & advice is there, the layout just needs updating & perhaps use a new editorial team, to make it all less confusing for beginners and remove the odd bits of conflicting information in the book. Having said all that, I love all the recipes & the science & now I understand it better, it's my 'go to' book for sourdough. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/60804901-the-sourdough-school-the-ground-breaking-guide-to-making-gut](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/60804901-the-sourdough-school-the-ground-breaking-guide-to-making-gut) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-11-07*