The Perfect Loaf
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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.

Frequently Asked
How long does it take to process orders?
Our current processing time is 1-2 business days. If your order is placed after 3pm on a Friday, it will ship Monday unless otherwise noted.
Do you accept returns?
You have 30 days to make a return for your item(s) starting from the day you received it. You are responsible to pay for shipping back to us, however if you are local to Cincinnati you can always make an in-store return. Items must have the tags attached.
Do you offer store pick up?
Yes! You have the option to select store pick up at checkout.
