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Alaska Sourdough, Revised Edition: The Real Stuff by a Real Alaskan
A perennial best seller that's been in print for over 50 years, Alaska Sourdough--part valuable historical reference and part kitschy souvenir--now offers more than 95 recipes with even more interesting facts and Alaskan lore for sourdough fans.
Written by one of Alaska's most foremost sourdough historians, Alaska Sourdough is a witty and useful primer for sourdough cookery. For decades Alaskans have ordered their lives around their sourdough pots, and Ruth Allman was no different. In this book she shares her own time-tested advice for home cooks and novice bakers, as well as little-known facts and history about sourdough.
Sourdough was a staple in pioneer-era Alaska and without it, folks would not survive. Alaska's Sourdough features two types of starters and discusses the nuances of time on the starter that only a pioneer can know. The book then walks the reader through how to keep sourdough alive and the dozens of things that can be made from it--from hotcakes and waffles, to breads, rolls, muffins, and coffee cakes. But what was once utilitarian may seem peculiar today--sourdough baked Alaska? It was the only way to make such novelty desserts in pioneer time, and Ruth's writing offers a charming glimpse back to another era. You'll want to try some of her favorite recipes for such delights as sourdough cakes, doughnuts, cookies, and dumplings, along with accompanying sauces, syrups, and toppings.
With an all-new foreword by writer and food journalist Addie Studebaker, this new edition transports you back into a nostalgic Alaskan world filled with comfort, love, fun, and, of course, sourdough.
Written by one of Alaska's most foremost sourdough historians, Alaska Sourdough is a witty and useful primer for sourdough cookery. For decades Alaskans have ordered their lives around their sourdough pots, and Ruth Allman was no different. In this book she shares her own time-tested advice for home cooks and novice bakers, as well as little-known facts and history about sourdough.
Sourdough was a staple in pioneer-era Alaska and without it, folks would not survive. Alaska's Sourdough features two types of starters and discusses the nuances of time on the starter that only a pioneer can know. The book then walks the reader through how to keep sourdough alive and the dozens of things that can be made from it--from hotcakes and waffles, to breads, rolls, muffins, and coffee cakes. But what was once utilitarian may seem peculiar today--sourdough baked Alaska? It was the only way to make such novelty desserts in pioneer time, and Ruth's writing offers a charming glimpse back to another era. You'll want to try some of her favorite recipes for such delights as sourdough cakes, doughnuts, cookies, and dumplings, along with accompanying sauces, syrups, and toppings.
With an all-new foreword by writer and food journalist Addie Studebaker, this new edition transports you back into a nostalgic Alaskan world filled with comfort, love, fun, and, of course, sourdough.
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178 pages, Hardcover
Published March 30, 2021
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March 24, 2021
This book was received as an ARC from Ingram Publisher Services - Alaska Northwest Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I am vaguely familiar with Alaskan Sourdough thanks to Top Chef Season 10 when they finished in Alaska and had to cook Salmon and Sourdough for a local festival and the age of the started dating back to 30 years. This book was great in describing the history of the sourdough and why it's essential in Alaskan cuisine. Also, Ruth's background was so inspiring and how she was raised in the Pioneer times and was able to carry on the tradition even when she married her husband and that he was an expert was a match made in heaven. I know there will be many people in our library community that will love and appreciate this book very much.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection in our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
I am vaguely familiar with Alaskan Sourdough thanks to Top Chef Season 10 when they finished in Alaska and had to cook Salmon and Sourdough for a local festival and the age of the started dating back to 30 years. This book was great in describing the history of the sourdough and why it's essential in Alaskan cuisine. Also, Ruth's background was so inspiring and how she was raised in the Pioneer times and was able to carry on the tradition even when she married her husband and that he was an expert was a match made in heaven. I know there will be many people in our library community that will love and appreciate this book very much.
We will consider adding this title to our TX Non-Fiction collection in our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
January 23, 2022
I was lucky enough to visit Alaska in 2019 and fell in love with their sourdough bowls full of salmon bisque. So delicious! I had to check this book out after seeing it and loved the fact that it was being updated from its original version. I got a kick out of some of the early history the author shares, though you can certainly see some of the dated aspects in the language being used.
The digital version seemed like it had some display problems, hard to follow the recipes and knowing exactly which recipe went for what---more clearer titles are needed for some of them. I'd definitely be interested in finding an older, original copy of this some day!
*I received a copy via Edelweiss in exchange for my review*
The digital version seemed like it had some display problems, hard to follow the recipes and knowing exactly which recipe went for what---more clearer titles are needed for some of them. I'd definitely be interested in finding an older, original copy of this some day!
*I received a copy via Edelweiss in exchange for my review*
July 3, 2021
I received this book as an early reviewer and love, love, love the colored pictures of the breads and the recipes have very few ingredients, but what ingredients the recipes call for, are already in your kitchen! From the layout of the book to the easy to read recipes, I give this book two thumbs up! 👍👍
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June 13, 2021These recipes look so good omg
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a free copy!
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a free copy!
February 11, 2022
Fun and quick, with great illustrations to boot. I haven’t cooked out if it but it’s in the back of my doughy brain.
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