Maurizio Leo's blog, The Perfect Loaf, is the ultimate online resource for beginner sourdough bakers. In his groundbreaking debut cookbook, he shares his meticulously detailed techniques, foolproof recipes, and generous teaching style, focusing on the essential fundamentals of sourdough while providing the tools and confidence to explore beyond.
The cookbook features a variety of flavorful, crowd-pleasing favorites, including:
- **Essential Freeform Loaves**: Simple Sourdough, Rosemary & Olive Oil, Extra-Sour Sourdough, Cranberry & Walnut, and Demi Baguettes.
- **Pan Loaves**: Everyday Sandwich Bread, Naturally Leavened Brioche, German Whole Rye, and Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread.
- **Pizza and Flatbread**: Roman-Style Pan Pizza, Focaccia, Naan, Flour Tortillas, and Pita.
- **Buns, Rolls, and More**: Soft Dinner Rolls, Potato Buns, Ciabatta Rolls, English Muffins, and Bagels.
- **Sweets**: Weekend Cinnamon Rolls, Italian Doughnuts, Summer Fruit Sourdough Crostata, Banana Bread, and Cinnamon Babka.
This cookbook is designed to help you build a strong foundation in sourdough baking while inspiring you to try new variations and creations.
