A Comprehensive Guide to Yeast Water

Unlock the Secrets of Natural Fermentation

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Behind the Book
"This book started on a flour-dusted table in Atlanta during lockdown, when I realized most sourdough books weren't written for us—the home bakers who just wanted great bread without the drama."
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Henry Hunter

Author & Baker

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Henry Hunter's Library

Complete collection of books on bread, baking, and beyond

Baking Great Bread at Home
Sourdough for the Rest of Us
Bread: A Journey
The Yeast Water Handbook
Vitale Sourdough Mastery
From Oven to Market
The Loaf and the LIE
The Watchers' Descent

"Every book is a journey of discovery" - Henry Hunter

Behind the Book
"After years of teaching bread-making, I discovered that the real magic isn't in perfect technique—it's in understanding the living culture that makes each loaf unique. That's when Vitale was born."
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Henry Hunter

Author & Baker

Bread: A Journey

Through History, Science, Art, and Community

Discover the fascinating story behind humanity's most fundamental food technology.

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Complete Book Collection

Explore all books by Henry Hunter, from beginner-friendly guides to advanced techniques and beyond.

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Baking Great Bread at Home

This isn't just a cookbook. It's a year-long journey through time, temperature, and tradition. The culmination of Henry Hunter's decades of hands-in-the-dough experience, told through seasonal rhythms, family memories, and the deep, ancient craft of breadmaking.

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Sourdough for the Rest of Us

Finally, a sourdough guide that doesn't take itself too seriously. This book cuts through the mystique to deliver practical advice that works in real kitchens for real people.

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Bread: A Journey

Explore bread's profound impact on human civilization. From ancient grains to modern artisan techniques, this comprehensive guide weaves together history, science, and practical baking wisdom.

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The Yeast Water Handbook

Discover the ancient art of wild yeast cultivation through fruit fermentation. A complete guide to creating and using yeast water as an alternative to traditional sourdough starters.

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Vitale Sourdough Mastery

Take your sourdough skills to the professional level. This advanced guide covers complex fermentation schedules, professional shaping methods, and troubleshooting for consistent results.

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From Oven to Market

Turn your baking passion into a profitable business. Practical advice on scaling recipes, pricing products, and building a customer base in local markets.

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The Loaf and the LIE

What if the bread on your table was never meant to nourish you? Henry Hunter pulls back the curtain on the industrial food machine that replaced ancestral wisdom with shelf-stable profits. This exposé traces the moment bread became a product—and how we're reclaiming its soul.

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The Watchers' Descent

A departure from bread baking into the realm of science fiction. An epic tale of humanity's encounter with otherworldly beings and the choices that define our future.

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🕵🏽‍♂️Investigative Exposé

Expose the System.
Reclaim the Bread.

"The Loaf and the LIE" pulls back the curtain on the industrial bread complex and the marketing myths we swallowed.

With the depth of a historian and the bite of a journalist, Henry dissects corporate collusion, lost fermentation knowledge, and the marketing tricks that turned nourishing loaves into empty calories.

This is not just a book. It's a reckoning.

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Coming December 2025

Baking Great Bread at Home

A Journey Through the Seasons

Henry's most ambitious work yet. Equal parts cookbook, memoir, and cultural history. Recipes that span generations. Stories that trace the soul of bread.

What Readers Are Saying

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"This book finally helped me get sourdough right. Henry's approach is so practical and encouraging."

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Sourdough for the Rest of Us

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"Henry teaches with truth and soul. His books aren't just recipes - they're stories that connect you to the bread."

Michael R.

Home Baker

Bread: A Journey

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"Finally, someone who doesn't make sourdough feel like rocket science. Real advice for real kitchens."

Jennifer L.

Busy Parent

Sourdough for the Rest of Us

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"The Yeast Water Handbook opened up a whole new world of fermentation for me. Brilliant work."

David K.

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Yeast Water Handbook

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"Henry's market book helped me turn my passion into profit. The pricing chapter alone was worth the purchase."

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