I am not a confident cook. I never even got the hang of a bread machine, but because there is currently a big interest in the health benefits of fermented foods, I worked up the nerve to see if I too could bake a beautiful loaf of sourdough bread. It was my lucky day when I stumbled upon a YouTube of Mike making a loaf of bread and a link to SourdoughU!
Mike is a natural, intuitive teacher, taking you step by step towards your goal of baking a beautiful loaf of bread. He's got a laid-back style but a deep passion for bread making, which is apparent in every lesson. All of the lessons are well planned, interesting and entertaining, and you feel like you are right there with him in his well organized little kitchen in Brooklyn. He takes you from the very beginning, showing you the simple, elegant science of how water and flour interact with each other to create a living starter for your bread, all the way through to the finished golden crusty loaf!
As a visual learner, I really appreciate my Sourdough U videos to watch and go back to as often as I need to. I also love how Mike constantly reassures and encourages you, and shares his own experiences with you, be they successes or failures! When I baked my first loaves (which turned out great I must say!), I put on my videos and followed Mike's lead. It was like having him right there. I know I'll be doing that for a while to come! Thanks, Mike!I highly recommend SourdoughU for a complete sourdough learning experience! It's a small investment for a huge reward!