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I'm Maurizio, 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 every 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.

Featured Baking Video

In-depth recipes and techniques.

Bread Baking Techniques

Foundational skills for better sourdough bread.

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Sourdough Starter Guide

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

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Dough Temp Guide

The importance of temperature in bread-making.

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Dough Shaping Guide

All of the best ways to shape your bread dough.

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Proofing Bread Dough

Spot the signs for perfectly proofed dough.

Baking Essays

Featured writing on travel, personal essays, and more.

Contrary to popular belief, sourdough and yeast can (sometimes) go hand in hand.
A behind the scenes look at my trip and a little of what I learned.
Discovering its unique flavors and baking potential.

Best Bread Baking Tools

The best tools for making—and eating—sourdough bread.