Lievito Bakes

08/22/2026

What makes Lievito Madre so special? 🍞✨
Unlike typical liquid sourdough starters, Lievito Madre is a stiff Italian starter made with lower hydration. This unique environment encourages yeast over sharp acetic bacteria—giving you all the rise and digestibility of natural fermentation, but with a mild, buttery, and naturally sweet flavor profile.

It is perfect for rich, sweet doughs like Panettone, Brioche, and Challah. It also gives bread a soft crumb and delicate crust without that sharp sourdough “bite” while promoting long shelf life naturally.

Have you ever tried baking with Lievito Madre, or are you team traditional sourdough? Let me know below! 👇

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08/15/2026

English Muffin made with Lievito Madre ✨🍞

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homemade

08/01/2026

Lievito madre bread sticks

07/04/2026

Finally, I got it! 🥳 After lots of testing, I finally found the right way to make croissants with Lievito Madre, and they turned out so delicious, buttery, flaky, light, and naturally fermented. Every try was worth it. 🥐

06/30/2026

Sourdough bread 💕

06/07/2026

Dough time 🥰🌾

06/02/2026

Focaccia made with our Lievito Madre💕

05/27/2026

05/19/2026

Pane Toscano made with Lievito Madre discard and baked fresh the very same day.

100g Lievito Madre discard
195g water
200g all-purpose flour
100g bread flour
No salt

Mix the Lievito Madre discard with the water, then add the flour and mix until combined. Let the dough rest in the proof oven, folding every 20 minutes.

Shape gently using a circular motion, then place in a basket and proof for 40 minutes in the proof oven.

Bake at 470°F with steam for 10 minutes, then reduce to 450°F and continue baking until golden brown.

05/19/2026

Pane Toscano made with our Lievito Madre discard and baked fresh the very same day 🌾

Using the proof oven helped gently develop the dough while keeping all the beautiful flavor and softness inside. Just simple ingredients, natural fermentation, and delicious flavor 💕

The smell coming out of the oven was incredible.

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