The Sweet Side of Sourdough

Sourdough isn't just for savory baking! The robust tanginess of sourdough adds that little bit of something extra to your favorite cakes, bars, tarts, sweet breads and more that you didn't know you were looking for, and pastry chef Caroline Schiff couldn't make it easier to do. Set yourself up for sourdough success with her best tips for building and maintaining a starter and then bake your way to sweet sourdough bliss.Add a new layer of flavor to pie and tart crusts in mouthwatering recipes like Spiced Pear, Creme Fraiche and Almond Galette, Apple Maple Crumble Pie and Malted Milk Chocolate Ganache Tart. Make breakfast the most delicious meal of the day with pastries like Orange Ricotta Drop Biscuits and Dark Chocolate Chunk Scones that are the things of your wildest sourdough dreams. And every special occasion is made even more special with cakes that perfectly balance the sweet and sour, like Grapefruit Brown Sugar Brulee Cake, Raspberry Coconut Cake with Lime Glaze and Apple Sour Cream Crumb Cake.Caroline's reliable recipes take your favorite sweet treats up to the next level AND give you exciting, innovative ways to use your trusty sourdough starter.This book has 50 recipes and 50 photos