The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More: A Baking Book
The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More: A Baking Book
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- Author: Maurizio Leo
- Publisher: Clarkson Potter
- Pages: 432
- Condition: New
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JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • IACP AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A dynamic and authoritative sourdough baking bible for those wanting to master the craft with confidence. Includes foolproof recipes from pan loaves to pizza to doughnuts by Maurizio Leo, 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 top destination for beginner sourdough bakers. Now, in his debut cookbook, he shares detailed techniques, foolproof recipes, and an encouraging teaching style to help bakers master sourdough fundamentals and beyond.
Recipes include:
• 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 & flatbread: Roman-Style Pan Pizza, Focaccia, Naan, Flour Tortillas, Pita
• Buns & rolls: Soft Dinner Rolls, Potato Buns, Ciabatta Rolls, English Muffins, Bagels
• Sweets: Weekend Cinnamon Rolls, Italian Doughnuts, Summer Fruit Sourdough Crostata, Banana Bread, Cinnamon Babka
Beginners get step-by-step guidance with troubleshooting tips, visual guides to common bread issues, and answers to key questions—like how to store a sourdough starter or understand baker’s percentages. Experienced bakers can dive deeper into baking science, hydration techniques, and specialty flours.
The Perfect Loaf is the ultimate guide for anyone—from new bakers to seasoned pros—who wants to bake exceptional sourdough bread at home.
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