My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love sourdough. Growing up, my mom often had sourdough and made the most delicious biscuits and bread (I’m talking real, southern sourdough biscuits, not the odd triangles in the book!). I was thrilled to get this book and give it a try myself. I definitely learned some things. First, use the size jar they say. I tried to make do with what I had and it was too large at the bottom. It’s winter here in South Dakota, so I had it on a heating pad, and it just dried out eventually instead of fermenting nicely. Had to go back to the drawing board and get the proper jar. Trust me, it makes a difference!

The bread recipes are great. Try the tortillas and the boule if nothing else. Honestly, I can’t bring myself to try the “biscuits”. Those look more like scones at best. I’ll just use sourdough starter and my personal biscuit recipe! On top of the bread recipes, there are some lovely recipes to use with the bread. Definitely give the Fried Paneer a try, but if you can find a recipe to make your own paneer, definitely go for it! Turkey and Provolone Panini with Pistachio Tapenade? Delicious whether you’re using sourdough or not!

Bon Jour French Onion and Mushroom Soup is on my to make list, and the Havarti Tuna Melt with Sliced Tomato looks delicious! Why have a boring sandwich when you can have such a delightful lunch with just a tiny bit more work?!

Sourdough on the Rise is a great book introducing sourdough to people. It has delightful recipes sure to please.

I received a copy of this book from Sasquatch Books for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.