The Sourdough Companion

Creating a sourdough starter is a seemingly simple process. All you need to do is mix flour and water, and then you wait. But that is when the magic starts happening. Wild yeasts and bacteria from the air, surroundings, and your hands move in with those already present in the flour. These microbes start feeding on the starches and sugars, expelling gas bubbles, turning this simple mixture into something that feels like a living, breathing being.

The Sourdough Companion by Tessa Straver invites you into the enchanting world of sourdough baking. This guide offers a no-waste method for creating and maintaining a sourdough starter, emphasizing sustainable practices and sensory connection. Through rituals and mindful practices, you will develop a bond with your starter, connecting with the vibrant community of microbes within.

Each day in this guide, you'll connect with your starter through a new lens. From seeing it as a friend to recognizing it as a billion beings, to learning from it as a teacher, your relationship with your starter will deepen and evolve. Each chapter includes reflection questions and practical prompts that align with the theme of the day. These daily practices will help you build a strong, intuitive bond with your sourdough starter and prepare you to start baking bread.

Whether you're a novice baker or seeking to deepen your sourdough journey, this guide provides knowledge and inspiration to bring the art of bread-making to life.

What you'll receive:

- Daily audio-guided rituals for feeding and connecting with your starter

- Practical steps for maintaining a healthy starter

- Techniques for connecting with your starter on a sensory level

- A recipe to bake your first bread

What you'll learn:

- Foundations of sourdough starter care

- A no-waste sourdough starter method

- How to integrate mindfulness into your baking practice

- Sensorial communication with the microbes in your starter

Please note:

The prices listed on this page do not include taxes.

The final prices at checkout, including taxes, are:

- €24.50 for the guide

- €74 for the guide + one personal call

- €120 for the guide + two personal calls

These prices will be converted to USD using the current exchange rate.