I recently had the pleasure of diving into ‘The Perfect Loaf’ by Maurizio Leo and I must say it has transformed my bread-making journey. As a beginner baker, the book caters beautifully to those who are just starting out in the world of sourdough. The author provides a wealth of knowledge in an easily digestible format, making even the most complex techniques seem achievable. From essential freeform loaves like Simple Sourdough and Rosemary & Olive Oil, to pan loaves such as Everyday Sandwich Bread and Naturally Leavened Brioche, every recipe is meticulously detailed, ensuring success in the kitchen. The troubleshooting sections and numerous sidebars are particularly helpful for beginners, answering questions I didn’t even know I had! For instance, I now understand how to store a sourdough starter long-term and how bakers percentages work. Even seasoned bakers will find valuable information in this book. The deep dives into the science behind baking processes are fascinating, and the expert advice on building ‘baker’s intuition’ is invaluable for those looking to level up their skills. If you’re new to bread baking or a pro, ‘The Perfect Loaf’ will undoubtedly become your indispensable guide in the kitchen. This book is a testament to Maurizio Leo’s generosity and passion for teaching others the craft of sourdough baking. ,
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 Bakers Apprentice
and host of
Pizza Quest
ONE OF
SAVEUR
‘SBEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR
Maurizio Leos 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 sourdoughplus 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
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
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
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
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
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 havelike 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 bakers 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.
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