RECIPE AND FOOD STYLING LOTTIE COVELL
THE CHALLENGE
"It was only once I’d baked my first loaf that I fully appreciated the magic of sourdough. There’s a sense of satisfaction that comes from turning a few simple ingredients into a beautifully risen hunk of rustic moreishness, and once you’ve cracked it you can bake great loaves as often as you want to. The knack for baking sourdough develops over time – and I should add a warning here that the process is seriously addictive! To get myself up to speed, I went to a masterclass run by baking expert Emmanuel Hadjiandreou, where I learned so much in just a few hours. Although the recipe looks complicated, I promise you it’s easy once you’ve developed a feel for the process and for the dough. If you’ve never tried it before, make this the moment."