The Simple Sourdough Manifesto
Why common sourdough tips complicate baking — and my approach to making it easier and more enjoyable.
The reason this method is effective
Straightforward guidance
I break down fermentation into simple, repeatable actions anyone can follow.
Proven in practice
Over a decade of trials, study, and teaching shaped this streamlined system.
Professional outcomes at home
All methods are designed for the everyday kitchen — no special equipment required.
From my kitchen to yours
I’m Filippo, and bread has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
My grandfather baked in Florence, and his love for the craft lit the spark that pushed me to start my own journey.
Since then, I’ve spent more than a decade experimenting at home, guided by books, workshops, and lots of trial and error. Flour, water, and time still amaze me with what they can become.
Now, I share that knowledge in a way that feels straightforward and welcoming — so you can bake bread at home with confidence.
Ever felt lost staring at your dough?
Maybe you’ve wondered:
- Should I fold once, or keep folding every 30 minutes?
- Is my dough fermenting, or is it still too early?
- Is bulk fermentation already started, or not yet?
- How should a starter look and feel at the right stage?
Most recipes throw instructions at you, but skip the explanation. That’s why results feel random — perfect one day, flat the next.
My method teaches you how to understand your dough step by step, so you’ll always know what’s happening and what to do next.
Recipes change. Methods last.
Most bakers chase recipes. I prefer to focus on what the dough is telling me.
When you have a straightforward method, you get reliable results — whether you’re using different flours, changing hydration, or baking on your own schedule.
The point isn’t to repeat someone else’s instructions word for word. It’s to develop the skill to recognize what your dough needs, so you can bake bread that’s truly your own.
The simpler the method, the better it works.
Already helping home bakers worldwide
Ready to rethink sourdough?
Download my free guide: The Simple Sourdough Manifesto.
Inside, I’ll share why most sourdough advice makes baking harder than it should be — and my vision for a simpler, more efficient approach.
Discover a new way to approach sourdough
I’m Filippo, and after more than a decade of baking, I realized something important: much of the sourdough advice out there makes things harder, not easier.
That’s why I created this guide — to share a more practical, relaxed way to bake, one that brings joy back into the process.
Inside, you’ll learn:
The biggest misconceptions that trip up home bakers
Why flexibility creates better results than strict rules
How to fit sourdough into your life, instead of rearranging your life around sourdough
