Zelda Bakery - by Maaryasha Werdiger (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Zelda Bakery is an inspiring cookbook and personal celebration of Jewish baking by Maaryasha Werdiger, founder of Melbourne's cult sourdough microbakery. Blending tradition with reinvention, the book guides readers through everything from bagels and babka to croissants, knishes, and the ultimate chocolate chip cookie - all rooted in Jewish culture and given a modern twist.

Structured around sourdough fundamentals, laminated doughs and festive bakes for the Jewish calendar, each chapter offers clear, practical instructions alongside stories from Maaryasha's journey - from backyard experiments to microbakery success. Generous, joyful and full of care, this is a contemporary baking book for anyone who finds meaning in good bread, good traditions and feeding others.

About the Author

Maaryasha Werdiger is the founder and head baker of Zelda Bakery, Melbourne's cult microbakery celebrated for its inventive approach to Jewish sourdough and pastries. A self-taught baker with a background in paediatric physiotherapy, Maaryasha brings scientific precision and deep cultural reverence to her craft. What started as a home kitchen experiment has grown into a thriving bakery and community hub, where she runs sell-out workshops, collaborates with top chefs, and serves a fiercely loyal following. Maaryasha is a rising voice in Australia's artisan baking scene, known for blending tradition, creativity and care in every loaf.