The perfect loaf : the craft and science of sourdough breads, sweets, and more / Maurizio Leo ; photographs by Aubrie Pick.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Clarkson Potter/Publishers, [2022]Description: 431 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780593138410
- 0593138414
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER . IACP 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 Apprentice and host of Pizza Quest
ONE OF SAVEUR 'SBEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR
Maurizio 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.
Recipes cover flavorful, crowd-pleasing favorites-
Essential freeform loaves- Simple Sourdough, Rosemary & Olive Oil, Extra-Sour Sourdough, Cranberry & Walnut, Demi Baguettes Pan loaves- Everyday Sandwich Bread, Naturally Leavened Brioche, German Whole Rye, Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Pizza and flatbread- Roman-Style Pan Pizza, Focaccia, Naan, Flour Tortillas, Pita Buns, rolls, and more- Soft Dinner Rolls, Potato Buns, Ciabatta Rolls, English Muffins, Bagels Sweets- Weekend Cinnamon Rolls, Italian Doughnuts, Summer Fruit Sourdough Crostata, Banana Bread, Cinnamon Babka
Beginner 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, The Perfect Loaf will be your indispensable guide in the kitchen.
Includes index.
"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'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"-- Provided by publisher.
Introduction -- About me, the obsessed sourdough baker -- How to use this book -- Essential ingredients and tools -- Welcome to your first sourdough loaf -- Technique -- Sourdough science 101 -- Recipes.
Includes bibliographical references (page 425) and index.