JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • IACP AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A dynamic
authoritative sourdough baking bible for those looking to build confidence in the craft with a
wide range of foolproof recipes from pan loaves to pizza to doughnuts by the beloved blogger
and resident bread baker at Food52 “Maurizio Leo has given all bread-heads whether newbies
or experienced bakers the ideal gift.”—Peter Reinhart author of The Bread Baker’s Apprentice
and host of Pizza Quest ONE OF SAVEUR 'S BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR Maurizio Leo’s blog
The Perfect Loaf is the go-to destination on the internet for beginner sourdough bakers. He now
brings his impeccably detailed techniques foolproof recipes and generous teaching style to a
groundbreaking debut cookbook that delves into the absolute fundamentals of sourdough—plus the
tools and confidence to explore beyond. Recipes cover flavorful crowd-pleasing favorites:
Essential freeform loaves: Simple Sourdough Rosemary & Olive Oil Extra-Sour Sourdough
Cranberry & Walnut Demi Baguettes Pan loaves: Everyday Sandwich Bread Naturally Leavened
Brioche German Whole Rye Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Pizza and flatbread: Roman-Style
Pan Pizza Focaccia Naan Flour Tortillas Pita Buns rolls and more: Soft Dinner Rolls
Potato Buns Ciabatta Rolls English Muffins Bagels Sweets: Weekend Cinnamon Rolls Italian
Doughnuts Summer Fruit Sourdough Crostata Banana Bread Cinnamon Babka Beginner bakers
will have their hands held the entire way with troubleshooting sections and numerous sidebars
answering almost every question they may have—like how to store a sourdough starter long-term
how bakers’ percentages actually work and a visual guide to common “bread fails” and how to
remedy them. Seasoned bakers will relish deep dives into the science behind baking processes
and expert information on how to build their “baker’s intuition” and level up by experimenting
with hydration ingredient ratios freshly milled grains and specialty flours. Whether you're
new to bread baking or a pro The Perfect Loaf will be your indispensable guide in the kitchen.
