BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-Based Baking

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Master the art of naturally leavened sourdough with BReD, the ultimate plant-based baking guide from renowned vegan chef and artisan bread-maker Ed Tatton. Featuring 100 perfected recipes, this essential cookbook covers everything from rustic sourdough loaves and baguettes to sweet and savory baked goods—all crafted with sustainable, earth-friendly ingredients.

Sourdough is naturally vegan—just flour, water, and salt transformed into extraordinary bread. Tatton, co-owner of the acclaimed vegan café and bakery BReD, shares his expertise in crafting boules, flatbreads, buns, pizza, and more. For classic recipes that traditionally include dairy, he offers plant-based alternatives in delicious creations like panettone buns, brioche, cinnamon rolls, and babka.

Inside BReD, you'll find:

• A step-by-step sourdough starter guide with visuals on feeding, maintaining, mixing, shaping, and baking.
• Expert techniques for achieving bakery-quality loaves at home.
• A variety of baked goods beyond bread, including cakes, muffins, scones, cookies, and tarts.
• Gluten-free recipes for bread and pastries.
• Zero-waste recipes using sourdough discard.
• Dips, spreads, and accompaniments to complement your bakes.

Designed for beginners and experienced bakers alike, BReD is more than a cookbook—it’s a complete guide to sustainable, plant-based baking that nourishes both people and the planet.