10-Minute Sourdough: Breadmaking For Real Life Vanessa Kimbell A Practical Guide To Everyday Sourdough Baking Book

10-Minute Sourdough: Breadmaking for Real Life by Vanessa Kimbell is a practical, science-backed sourdough cookbook for busy home bakers who want great flavor without hours of hands-on work. Perfect for parents, teachers, gift buyers, and anyone who’s wanted to try sourdough but felt intimidated, this hardcover edition makes slow bread accessible with recipes that need no more than ten minutes of active effort (not including fermentation or oven time). Condition: BRAND NEW • Format: Hardcover • ISBN: 9780857839312.

Vanessa Kimbell brings authoritative guidance and approachable techniques to this single-volume collection. Known as the founder of The Sourdough School and praised by experts — “one of the world’s leading experts on bread” (Josiah Meldrum) — Kimbell combines academic rigor (a doctorate in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine) with a practical, modern cookbook style. Her deep knowledge of nutrition, digestibility and the gut microbiome means recipes that aren’t just delicious but thoughtfully crafted for health and enjoyment.

Inside the book you’ll find a carefully curated set of recipes and method guidance that cover both basics and inspired variations. From a classic, crusty sourdough boule to more inventive bakes like tomato focaccia and apple spelt sourdough with cinnamon butter, every recipe is designed to minimize active time while allowing fermentation to develop real flavor. There’s no intimidating kneading marathon — just sensible, repeatable steps that fit around work, school runs, and family life.

• Foolproof, time-smart recipes: None require more than 10 minutes’ active work.
• Clear method and troubleshooting: Step-by-step instruction for beginners and helpful tips for improving results.
• Health-focused baking: Insights from Vanessa’s research into the microbiome, nutrition and digestibility of bread.
• Versatile recipes: From everyday loaves to special bakes — ideal for breakfast, lunchboxes, or sharing at gatherings.
• Trusted expertise: Techniques shaped by an award-recognized teacher who has trained thousands of bakers at The Sourdough School.

Why this cookbook stands out: Vanessa Kimbell connects traditional sourdough craft with modern lifestyle needs and nutrition science. Her work has influenced both artisan and industrial bakers and supports baking as a way to nourish communities. The book is written with warmth and clarity, making it easy to personalize recipes for taste and health requirements.

This hardcover edition is an excellent gift set for food lovers, a timeless keepsake for people discovering home baking, and a practical resource for classrooms or cooking clubs exploring food science. Ideal for bedtime-reading inspiration before weekend baking sessions or quick weekday prep, 10-Minute Sourdough helps you enjoy the process and taste of real bread without the stress — a rewarding way to bring people together and make everyday baking feel manageable and meaningful.