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Bake This Book

Hosted by Sourhouse · arts · EN-US

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Are we in the glorious final days of the physical cookbook just as interest in the ancient art of sourdough baking is at an all time high? Hopefully not, but if we are let celebrate what make cookbooks, especially bread cookbooks the lynchpin of the kitchen...counterculture if you will. For bread bakers and all lovers of cookbooks, the Bake this Book podcast discusses the bread cookbooks that will be your reference for years to come. Join Erik Fabian, cookbook lover and home baker, as we discuss naturally leavened, sourdough breads with a bit of pastry, pizza and talk about baking culture. We invite authors to talk about their inspiration, their favorite baking tips and the impact cookbooks have had on their lives.

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What is Bake This Book about?

Are we in the glorious final days of the physical cookbook just as interest in the ancient art of sourdough baking is at an all time high? Hopefully not, but if we are let celebrate what make cookbooks, especially bread cookbooks the lynchpin of the kitchen...counterculture if you will.

Who hosts Bake This Book?

Bake This Book is hosted by Sourhouse. The show has published 21 episodes to date.

What has Bake This Book covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Edward Espe Brown - The Tassajara Bread Book (55th Anniversary)" (27 October 2026, 58 minutes), "Andrew Coe - American Bread: A History" (20 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "Bake This Book - Season 3 Trailer" (6 October 2026, 5 minutes).

How often does Bake This Book publish?

Bake This Book publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 21 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Bake This Book?

Booking probability for Bake This Book is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bake This Book requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bake This Book's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Sourhouse hosts Bake This Book, an arts podcast with 21 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #3

    Edward Espe Brown - The Tassajara Bread Book (55th Anniversary)

    Oct 27, 202658 minS3

    Erik Fabian talks with Edward Espe Brown about his classic guide to baking and Zen, The Tassajara Bread Book . Edward Espe Brown is a Zen priest, meditation instructor, teacher of vegetarian cooking classes, and the...

  • Episode #2

    Andrew Coe - American Bread: A History

    Oct 20, 202648 minS3

    Erik Fabian talks with Andrew Coe about his new book, American Bread: A History . Andrew Coe is a Brooklyn-based writer and independent scholar of American food history. He and his wife, Jane Ziegelman, wrote A Square...

  • Bake This Book

    Bake This Book - Season 3 Trailer

    Oct 6, 20265 minS3

    Join us for our third season of interviews with authors of sourdough cookbooks. Erik Fabian, home baker, cookbook lover and co-founder of Sourhouse will be speaking with authors of both new and classic cookbooks this...

  • Episode #7

    Season 2 Wrap Up (spring 2026)

    May 19, 20267 minS2

    Join Erik Fabian for a (spring 2026) season 2 wrap up of the Bake This Book podcast. What trends emerged this season? Will there be another season? Any final tips for bakers? Give this final episode a listen and find...

  • Episode #6

    Cookbook Debate: Tartine Bread (w/ Tom & Eric)

    May 12, 202659 minS2

    2025 was the 15th anniversary of the publication of the Tartine Bread cookbook by famed baker Chad Robertson. There is no doubt it is a popular and influential sourdough cookbook but does Tartine Bread still deserve its...

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  • Episode #5

    Jennifer Lapidus - Southern Ground: Reclaiming Flavor Through Stone-Milled Flour

    May 5, 202651 minS2

    Erik Fabian talks with Jennifer Lapidus about her cookbook: Southern Ground: Reclaiming Flavor Through Stone-Milled Flour. Jennifer Lapidus is the founder and principal of Carolina Ground flour mill in western North...

  • Episode #4

    Miro van Vreckem - The Sourdough Baking Book: From Sourdough Starter to Stunning Breads and Pastries

    Apr 28, 202644 minS2

    Erik Fabian talks with Miro van Vreckem about first cookbook: Sourdough Baking Book: From Sourdough Starter to Stunning Breads and Pastries. Miro van Vreckem is a Belgian baker at Norway’s Elt Bakeri...founded in 2022...

  • Episode #2

    Emily Christensen - Same Day Sourdough

    Apr 21, 202645 minS2

    Erik Fabian talks with Emily Christensen about her new book: Same Day Sourdough. Emily Christensen is a self-taught sourdough baker and the creator of Country Roads Sourdough, where she shares approachable recipes for...

  • Episode #3

    Henry Hunter - Sourdough for the Rest of Us

    Apr 21, 202656 minS2

    Erik Fabian talks with Henry Hunter about his self-published collection of baking books including: Sourdough for the Rest of Us and Bread: A Journey Through History, Science, Art, and Community. Henry Hunter, an artisan...

  • Episode #1

    Rachel Pardoe - Sourdough Everything: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Beautiful Breads and Other Bakes

    Apr 14, 202643 minS2

    Erik Fabian talks with Rachel Pardoe about her new book: Sourdough Everything: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Beautiful Breads and Other Bakes Rachel Pardoe is an Ottawa-based home baker who describes herself as a...

  • Bake This Book

    Bake This Book - Season 2 Trailer

    Apr 13, 20263 minS2

    We are back for a new season of interviews with authors of sourdough cookbooks. Erik Fabian, home baker, cookbook lover and co-founder of Sourhouse will be speaking with a crew of first time cookbook authors this season...

  • Episode #8

    Season 1 Wrap Up (fall 2025)

    Nov 18, 202510 minS1

    Join Erik Fabian for a season 1 wrap up of the Bake This Book podcast. What trends emerged this season? Will there be another season? Any final tips for bakers? Give this final episode a listen and find out. More About...

  • Episode #7

    2025 Sourdough Cookbook Gift Guide (Featuring Andra & Brandon)

    Nov 11, 202542 minS1

    We circle up for a special 2025 holiday gift guide episode for anyone shopping for sourdough cookbooks this year. Erik Fabian is joined by Brandon Cochran (@sourdoughbrandon) and Andra Stefanescu (@sourdough_explained)...

  • Episode #6

    Daniel Leader - A Slow Rise: Favorite Recipes from Four Decades of Baking with Heart

    Oct 28, 202548 minS1

    Erik Fabian talks with Daniel Leader about his latest book: A Slow Rise: Favorite Recipes from Four Decades of Baking with Heart. Daniel Leader is the founder of Bread Alone Bakery in New York state. A sourdough baking...

  • Episode #5

    Jennifer Yoko Olson - Sourhouse Community Cookbook

    Oct 22, 202537 minS1

    Erik Fabian talks with Jennifer Yoko Olson about the newly released and expanded 4th edition of the Sourhouse Community Cookbook. Erik and Jenny co-founded Sourhouse and created the original version of the Sourhouse...

  • Episode #4

    Aran Goyoaga - The Art of Gluten-Free Bread

    Oct 14, 202548 minS1

    Erik Fabian talks with Aran Goyoaga about her new book: The Art of Gluten-Free Bread. Aran Goyoaga is a fourth-generation baker, cookbook author, food stylist, and photographer. She is three-times James Beard...

  • Episode #3

    Jonathan Stevens - Hungry Ghost Bread Book: An Offbeat Bakery's Guide to Crafting Sourdough Loaves, Flatbreads, Crackers, Scones, and More

    Oct 7, 202543 minS1

    Erik Fabian talks with Jonathan Stevens about this book: Hungry Ghost Bread Book: An Offbeat Bakery's Guide to Crafting Sourdough Loaves, Flatbreads, Crackers, Scones, and More. Jonathan Stevens has been a bread baker...

  • Episode #2

    Amy Coyne - The Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough: Best-Kept Secrets for Successful Bread Every Time

    Sep 30, 202543 minS1

    Erik Fabian talks with Amy Coyne about her new book: The Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough: Best-Kept Secrets for Successful Bread Every Time. Amy Coyne is a recipe developer who has been baking sourdough for over a decade...

  • Episode #1

    Sarah Owens - Sourdough: Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More (10th Anniversary)

    Sep 30, 202544 minS1

    Erik Fabian talks with Sarah Owens about the 10th anniversary of her James Beard Award winning cookbook: Sourdough: Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More Sarah is a horticulturist, sourdough...

  • Sep 25, 20252 minS1

    Join Erik Fabian, home baker, cookbook lover and co-founder of Sourhouse, for the first season of Bake This Book. We talk with authors of sourdough cookbooks about their books, their inspiration, sourdough baking and...

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Sarah Owens

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Jennifer Lapidus

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Miro van Vreckem

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