Living the Sourdough Life

Author: Dr Kasturi Neil Sonalkar. Rs 1299/-
Publisher: StoneMill

‘A forgiving way to bake, nourish and belong!!’ is such a warm and catchy subheading to this little book dedicated to the sourdough life. The ever-smiling, bubbly baker (former dentist) has been a Home Chef Studio participant at the UpperCrust Food Show and featured for her home-baking delights in UpperCrust as well. Dr Kasturi Sonalkar knows her breads like the back of her hand, her sourdough most intricately!

To live the sourdough life, you must first get acquainted with the golden rules. Then, understand that sourdough is the most forgiving bread there is. It is like nurturing a baby, and teaches you patience the same. A lot of effort has gone into Living the Sourdough Life with all that you need to know about sourdough, beginning with the starter right till its use in a variety of breads. From Cinnamon Rolls to Korean Cream Cheese Buns, Strawberry Chocolate Cookies that are to die for and Steamed Palak Vadis… Those Gajar Halwa Cookies are what we’re itching to try at home, sourdough novices that we are and gajar ka halwa lovers!

About the author: Dentist turned nutritionist, baker and mentor, Dr Kasturi Sonalkar loves to bake and spread knowledge on sourdough, her speciality. She started commercially baking in 2016, focusing on clean and healthy eating. She is now a sourdough expert and takes online classes through Bakeology.