Let's face it – buying a sourdough loaf from a bakery costs a fortune, especially given that it's just flour and water. The expensive element is your time but luckily most of it isn't hands on. You'll need a few attempts to get it right as the sourdough will vary depending on the weather and the temperature but it's a great cooking project to get stuck into.

Now discover these genius hacks for baking your best cakes ever

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30 expert tips for baking consistently perfect bread