The latest recipes, guides, and posts here at The Perfect Loaf, ordered by post date.
The 1-2-3 Secret to Perfect Pull-Apart Layers
A soft and slightly sweet bread that’s dairy-free.
Tracing the Origins and Evolution of Judaism’s Sacred Loaf
A perfectly chewy, just-sweet-enough, bakery-sized snack.
The best holiday gifts for any baker.
A large, deeply flavorful loaf perfect for a large gathering.
Simple techniques for a thinner, crispier crust.
The Perfect Loaf and TASTE take travelers on the a trip of a lifetime.
Optimal steam without a heavy pot.
Rich and moist with a demure sourdough tang.
Light and airy with soft-ish crust and a fun shape.
A one bowl, no-flour-needed sweet treat.
My method for strengthening dough in a mechanical mixer.
The Best Shortcakes Are Drop Biscuits
While secretly hoping never to attain it.
A deliciously perfect paradox: A soft yet sturdy bun for any occasion.
A recipe as simple as boxed mix with a far richer, fudgier result.
The right way to take a short break from your sourdough starter.