The latest recipes, guides, and posts here at The Perfect Loaf, ordered by post date.

A crunchy, crispy ring that lasts nearly indefinitely.

The platonic ideal soft sugar cookie, with a tangy twist.

Scaling up your sourdough bread baking with a large bread oven.

Strengthening bread dough during bulk fermentation.

Added flavor and nutrition with freshly milled grains and seeds.

After 10,000 Years, A New Sustainable Grain

Contrary to popular belief, sourdough and yeast can (sometimes) go hand in hand.

The not-so-secret ingredient that helps bread take on a plush texture

Perfect for leftover turkey or ham sandwiches

A baker’s secret ingredient for deeply browned, lofty yeasted bakes.

A Tender and Ultra-Flaky Pie Crust Starts with Your Starter

A hearty, easy, one-skillet meal.

Communal bread that’s the basis for caring and hospitality.

Navigating strong flour for delicious loaves.

Save flour and time by keeping a starter cool, not fridge-cold.

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

How Artificial Intelligence Would Craft The Perfect Loaf

The Composition and Decomposition of a Sourdough Culture

With whole grain spelt and sourdough starter discard.