First Loaf

First Loaf — Your Sourdough Baking Companion Sourdough baking is part art, part science—and a whole lot of patience. First Loaf is designed to guide you through every step, from feeding your starter to pulling a golden, crackling loaf from the oven. Whether you're mixing your very first dough or chasing that perfect open crumb, First Loaf helps you bake with confidence and learn from every loaf. GUIDED BAKE EXPERIENCE Follow along with step-by-step timers for each phase of your bake: • Mix your dough with calculated hydration • Stretch & fold with perfectly timed intervals • Track bulk fermentation and final proof • Get notified when it's time for the next step No more watching the clock or second-guessing your timing. STARTER TRACKING Keep your sourdough starter happy and thriving: • Log feedings and track peak times • Set reminders so you never forget a feeding • Monitor multiple starters if you're adventurous SMART OUTCOME LOGGING After each bake, capture what happened: • Rate your loaf and log crumb, rise, and flavor • Tag specific outcomes like oven spring or proofing issues • Snap photos to document your progress • Record environmental conditions INSIGHTS THAT HELP YOU IMPROVE First Loaf learns from your bakes and surfaces patterns: • See which recipes consistently deliver great results • Discover correlations between your process and outcomes • Track your progress from novice to master baker The more you bake, the smarter your insights become. RECIPE MANAGEMENT Build and organize your sourdough recipes: • Use baker's percentages with automatic calculations • Configure flour blends and inclusions • Star your favorites for quick access • Filter by hydration, weight, and more COMMUNITY RECIPES Discover what other bakers are creating: • Browse community-shared recipes • Save recipes to try later • Share your own creations PLAN YOUR BAKES Schedule bakes around your life: • Plan ahead and receive step-by-step notifications • Time your bake to finish when you want it WORKS OFFLINE All core features work without an internet connection. Your data syncs to the cloud when you're online, so you never lose a bake. FIRST LOAF PREMIUM Unlock advanced features to take your baking further: • Recipe scaling with bulk calculations • Hydration-adjusted guidance • Full access to community recipes Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/