I never dreamed that my whole grain sourdough starter could make anything fluffy, but Maurizio Leo...
It’s really very simple and rewarding, once you find your way.

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Sourdough Bâtard or Boule
When I first started baking sourdough loaves, I stuck with my Pullman pans and made sandwich...
Sourdough Focaccia
This is a same-day sourdough focaccia. It is a wet dough that needs a two-hour fermentation with...
Same Day Pizza Dough
When I want pizza and haven't planned ahead, I make a yeasted dough and add some of my sourdough...
Sourdough Pizza Dough
Making pizza dough at home isn't hard, but it helps to think in advance and get the dough made...
Sourdough Pretzels
Making pretzels isn't much different from making bagels, but there is a distinct flavor difference...
Sourdough Fougasse (French Flatbread)
Fougasse is a Provençal flatbread somewhat like a focaccia, the Italian flatbread dimpled with...
Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
I've been researching hot cross buns the past week and have been humbled and learned a lot about...
Sourdough Starter Crackers from Maurizio
Just scoop, mix, let proof a couple hours, roll out on a sheet of parchment, cut and bake, and...
Sourdough Pullman Loaf
Sourdough bread baking can be simpler than you think. I've learned a lot from this basic loaf over...
Sourdough Breadsticks (Grissini)
I've been building a collection of sourdough items that are easy vs. hard. Easy as in don't have...
Sourdough Bagels
If you've been to our house this year you've probably had these bagels with cream cheese lox. The...
Sourdough Bread for Toast
Would you like to bake sourdough bread at home? It's easier than you think. I've had lessons with...
Sourdough Waffles
Sourdough is my latest obsession—100% rye for my European-style "Wild Rye" and now the white wheat...