{"product_id":"the-perfect-loaf","title":"The Perfect Loaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER - 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood52\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Maurizio Leo has given all bread-heads, whether newbies or experienced bakers, the ideal gift.\"--Peter Reinhart, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bread Baker's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand host of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePizza Quest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaveur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurizio Leo's blog The Perfect Loaf is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ego-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes cover flavorful, crowd-pleasing favorites:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential freeform loaves:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSimple Sourdough, Rosemary \u0026amp; Olive Oil, Extra-Sour Sourdough, Cranberry \u0026amp; Walnut, Demi Baguettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePan loaves:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEveryday Sandwich Bread, Naturally Leavened Brioche, German Whole Rye, Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePizza and flatbread:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRoman-Style Pan Pizza, Focaccia, Naan, Flour Tortillas, Pita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuns, rolls, and more:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSoft Dinner Rolls, Potato Buns, Ciabatta Rolls, English Muffins, Bagels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSweets:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWeekend Cinnamon Rolls, Italian Doughnuts, Summer Fruit Sourdough Crostata, Banana Bread, Cinnamon Babka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner bakers will have their hands held the entire way, with troubleshooting sections and numerous sidebars answering almost every question they may have--like how to store a sourdough starter long-term, how bakers' percentages actually work, and a visual guide to common \"bread fails\" and how to remedy them. Seasoned bakers will relish deep dives into the science behind baking processes and expert information on how to build their \"baker's intuition\" and level up by experimenting with hydration, ingredient ratios, freshly milled grains, and specialty flours. Whether you're new to bread baking or a pro, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Loaf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be your indispensable guide in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaurizio Leo is the creator of the award-winning sourdough website The Perfect Loaf, resident bread baker at Food52, and a regular contributor to the King Arthur Baking blog. Maurizio has written articles on bread baking for Edible New Mexico, the Bread Baker's Guild of America, and Bread Magazine. He's spent the past decade baking bread in Albuquerque, New Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Apotheca","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":49114484801771,"sku":"6315247","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/2529\/3035\/files\/the-perfect-loaf.avif?v=1785143179","url":"https:\/\/pureapotheca.com\/products\/the-perfect-loaf","provider":"Pure Apotheca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}