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10 Best Sourdough Books for Home Bakers (2026)

Master the art of sourdough bread baking with these expert guides covering starter maintenance, shaping techniques, and artisan recipes.


Books & Affiliate Links

#TitleBest ForPriceISBN/ASINAmazon Link
1Tartine Bread by Chad RobertsonArtisan techniques$400811870413Buy on Amazon
2Flour Water Salt Yeast by Ken ForkishComplete beginners$35160774273XBuy on Amazon
3The Perfect Loaf by Maurizio LeoStep-by-step guides$351984860836Buy on Amazon
4Sourdough by Sarah OwensNatural leavening$301611802385Buy on Amazon
5Bread by Jeffrey HamelmanProfessional methods$451118132718Buy on Amazon
6Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie RaffaBusy bakers$201624144292Buy on Amazon
7The Sourdough School by Vanessa KimbellScience of sourdough$300857835084Buy on Amazon
8New World Sourdough by Bryan FordModern recipes$250760371091Buy on Amazon
9Sourdough Baking with Kids by Natalya SyanovaFamily baking$181645673065Buy on Amazon
10Do Sourdough by Andrew WhitleyGetting started$151907974113Buy on Amazon

Book Details

1. Tartine Bread by Chad Robertson

  • Best For: Artisan techniques
  • Price: $40
  • ISBN/ASIN: 0811870413
  • Amazon: Tartine Bread

2. Flour Water Salt Yeast by Ken Forkish

3. The Perfect Loaf by Maurizio Leo

  • Best For: Step-by-step guides
  • Price: $35
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1984860836
  • Amazon: The Perfect Loaf

4. Sourdough by Sarah Owens

  • Best For: Natural leavening
  • Price: $30
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1611802385
  • Amazon: Sourdough

5. Bread by Jeffrey Hamelman

  • Best For: Professional methods
  • Price: $45
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1118132718
  • Amazon: Bread

6. Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa

7. The Sourdough School by Vanessa Kimbell

8. New World Sourdough by Bryan Ford

9. Sourdough Baking with Kids by Natalya Syanova

10. Do Sourdough by Andrew Whitley

  • Best For: Getting started
  • Price: $15
  • ISBN/ASIN: 1907974113
  • Amazon: Do Sourdough

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