WHAT TO BAKE

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I'm Maurizio, the baker here, and I created The Perfect Loaf to help you become a better sourdough baker—welcome!

MY SOURDOUGH COOKBOOK

In-depth sourdough baking techniques, guides, walkthroughs, and recipes for the beginning to advanced baker.

Latest Bread Posts

All the latest sourdough recipes and techniques.

How to care for your sourdough starter.

Delicious, flavorful, and nutritious sourdough bread begins with a strong starter.

Bread Baking Guides

Techniques for leveling up your sourdough bread.

Bread Baking Techniques

Foundational skills for better sourdough bread.

The go-to guide to all things sourdough starter maintenance.

Why temperature is so important when making bread.

How to shape all the shapes.

The how and why to proofing bread dough.

Baking Essays

Featured writing on travel, personal essays, and more.

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A behind the scenes look at my trip and a little of what I learned.

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