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Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The bakers who ferment, and who see things differently. We’re not fond of fast action yeast or cheap industrial bread – and we have no respect for cheap white sliced.

We the are activists. We mix, proof, bake and share healthier bread, support farmers, millers, and our own gut health, making sure that good bread isn’t just the preserve of the upper crust, but accessible to all. So while some might say that we are the crazy ones, the hippy ones, or the dreamers, I see genius.

Because the people who are crazy enough to think good bread matters, and believe that we can change the world, are the ones who do.

This site, my books and courses are dedicated to the bakers who make the difference.

Dr Vanessa Kimbell & The Sourdough School team

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Recipe Test Application

Recipe Test Application
Sourdough apple pie from Sweet Sourdough by Vanessa Kimbell

TESTER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2021

 (But will reopen for my next book.)

I am lucky to have got a team of superb testers over the past 12 years .. but due to my expanding workload I am currently looking for a couple more to join the tea

I never publish a recipe that hasn’t been tested, not because I get things wrong, but when you assume your words are understood you can print a recipe that is right  on paper but actually wrong when it comes to making it.

How it works

If you are a current Club Member then you may apply to be a tester. We do not recruit non club members, and we do check that you are indeed a member before we accept your application.  if you would like to be a tested then please complete the Recipe Testing Application form below.

  1. To test a sourdough bread recipe you will need to have an active starter and some previous experience baking with sourdough
  2. You bake the recipe following the instructions exactly, then fill out a recipe-testing form which has list of important things that the recipes needs. If there is something unclear and you get stuck then you can phone me.
  3. Wherever possible we encourage you to try and use the most ethical ingredients possible.
  4. You eat the food, and fill in the form with the cost of the recipe, and reimburse you for (up to £10 – via an amazon)

Confidentiality Timings & Cost of Ingredients

  • If you are accepted as a tester then we will send you a Non disclosure Agreement.  One you have signed this then we email you the recipes or the whole book to pick from
  • Please note that we often have more applications that recipes so applications are picked from our Sourdough Club Members.
  • Once you have accepted a recipe the testing needs turning around within 10 days.
  • Recipes are not to be shared on social media (  I am very sorry but I am not at liberty to give permission, especially if I am working under a publishing contract for certain recipes hence the NDA.)
  • We can cover the main cost of expensive ingredients, which you would you submit to me in the testing form. I assume that small amounts of ingredients such as a pinch of salt or a drop of oil you will have about in the kitchen.
  • You will need a PayPal account to be paid for ingredients

Recipe Testing Application Form – club members only

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