The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets and More by Maurizio Leo

James Beard Award Winner NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A dynamic, authoritative sourdough baking bible for those looking to build confidence in the craft with a wide range of foolproof recipes, from pan loaves to pizza to doughnuts, by the beloved blogger and resident bread baker at Food52.Maurizio Leo has given all bread-heads, whether newbies or experienced bakers, the ideal gift.—Peter Reinhart, author of The Bread Baker’s ApprenticeMaurizio Leo’s blog The Perfect Loaf is the go-to destination on the internet for beginner sourdough bakers. He now brings his impeccably detailed techniques, foolproof recipes, and generous teaching style to a groundbreaking debut cookbook that delves into the absolute fundamentals of sourdough—plus the tools and confidence to explore beyond. Why Gneiss Spice recommends this book: We learned how to make the perfect sourdough loaf from Leo's blog! If you're a science geek like Beth, you'll especially like the experimentation involved in making sourdough.