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Leonel Maxlhaieie

@leothebaker

Subscribe 😉 I wake at 2AM to bake fresh bread and pastries from my tiny micro bakery. From car boot pop-ups to sold-out queues, I share the real journey of building a bakery from scratch — the bakes, the stories, and the people. Subscribe to follow my journey, learn the craft, and see what it takes to rise as a baker. 👉 Join the Micro Bakery Blueprint waitlist: https://mailchi.mp/319e4f62dc6b/t9n6rlhcbc

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My Bakery Morning Went Wrong… And King James Paid the Price

YouTubeNov 8, 2026

I Opened My Little Bakery and This Hapened

YouTubeNov 4, 2026

I Couldn't believe how far They came to My Little Bakery

YouTubeNov 1, 2026

Something Unexpected Happened at My Little Bakery

YouTubeOct 28, 2026

I Let Another Baker Make My Bread… Here's What Happened

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Made 100s of Pastries From Scratch… Then This Happened

YouTubeOct 21, 2026

He said it was the best he had ever had. #Cinnamon bun

YouTubeOct 20, 2026

You Never Know Who Will Show Up at My Little Bakery

YouTubeOct 18, 2026

This Is What Happens When I Open My Little Bakery

YouTubeOct 12, 2026

Pop-up sales- Bakery pop-up

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Dad Sells Pastries With His 9 Year Old Son

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Bakery pop-ups

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She Wants to Start a Microbakery—So She Came to Learn Mine

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Bakery in the car boot.

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First time shaping a cinnamon bun.

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Sourdough tips #sourdough ugh

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Recipe in comments.

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I Regretted Moving My Bakery

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I Baked All Night… And Had Just One Loaf Left

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Come and spend prep Thursday with me at my micro bakery.

YouTubeSep 11, 2026

Car boot pastries and. Read sells

YouTubeSep 8, 2026

My First Bake in the New Bakery Didn’t Go to Plan

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Laminating croissant dough

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I Moved My Entire Bakery to a New Home

YouTubeAug 30, 2026

I Baked Here for the Last Time... Now Let Me Show You What's Next

YouTubeAug 27, 2026

Day in the life of a Baker

YouTubeAug 24, 2026

My Final Week in the Bakery That Changed My Life

YouTubeAug 23, 2026

Read the description for the top tip.

YouTubeAug 23, 2026

Let's make croissants 🥐

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King James is Back...and the pop-Up is Busy Again

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Business

Boot-Up Bakery: How Leo's App Can Help You Scale Your Sourdough Side Hustle

Ever wished you could streamline your bakery orders and focus on what you love – baking? Leo the Baker's new app is a masterclass in customer service and a peek into the future of micro-bakeries. Let's unpack what we can learn from it.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

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Stories

From Peanut Butter to Bread: A Baker's Unexpected Journey

Ever wondered what inspires someone to trade a steady job for the early morning aroma of baking bread? Join us as we unpack a Rogue Baker's story, revealing how a simple homemade peanut butter sparked a full-blown sourdough obsession.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

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Techniques

Stretch and Folds: Gentle Strength for Better Bread

Feeling a bit unsure about handling your dough? Stretch and folds are a fantastic technique to build strength and structure without all the kneading. Let's break down why they work and how to do 'em right.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

3 min

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Culture

Mauritius: A Taste of Resilience, a Pinch of Butter

Exploring Mauritius isn't just about breathtaking landscapes; it’s about savoring a culture built on resilience and finding unexpected connections through shared experiences—like a perfectly flaky croissant. Join us as we unpack this incredible journey.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Adventurers

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Techniques

Shaping Up: Getting Your Sourdough to Look Like Anything You Want

Ever dreamt of a sourdough loaf shaped like a pumpkin, a dragon, or something else entirely? It’s totally achievable, even if you're not a sculpting pro. This post breaks down the principles behind shaping sourdough beyond the usual boule or batard.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

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Techniques

New Mixer, New Feelings: Why Dough Handling Matters More Than Gear

Shiny new equipment is tempting, but don't let it distract you from the real work of bread baking. Let's unpack how even the best mixer can't replace a solid understanding of dough development.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

3 min

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Techniques

Scoring the Loaf: It's Not Just Art, It's Science.

You've seen the speed, but here's the secret: the true art of scoring is understanding how to control your loaf's expansion.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

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Techniques

Baking Hot: How to Get that Crisp Crust Without a Brick Oven

Thinking a brick oven is required for great crust? Think again. We're learning how high heat and simple equipment can revolutionize your home bake.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

3 min

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Techniques

Beyond the Bake: Mastering the Croissant Fold Like a True Rogue Baker

Croissants look easy, but the secret lies in the fold. We're diving deep into the lamination techniques so you can achieve that perfect, flaky lift every time.

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Rogue Bakers

4 min

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Techniques

Dough Drama: Keeping Your Hands Clean and Your Loaf Happy

Sticky dough can feel like a sticky wicket, but understanding the science of hydration and handling will keep your hands clean and your sourdough thriving.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

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Stories

The Sovereign Moment: Why Awkwardness is the New Gold Standard in Creator Economics

Even the most mundane, awkward conversation holds the key to the next viral sensation. On Sovereign.ink, we capture every moment, everywhere.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Tubers

4 min

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Recipes

Turn a Weekend Treat into Cash: Mastering Pain aux Raisins for Your Neighbors

Want to bake something beautiful and sell it? Learning this classic French pastry is a perfect batch-cooking skill that can earn you extra cash with minimal extra effort.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Chefs

3 min

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Techniques

Knots and Kneads: Mastering the Art of the Perfect Dough Shape

Whether you're tackling a sweet cinnamon bun or a rustic sourdough boule, understanding dough tension is key. We'll break down the simple folding techniques that make all the difference.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

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Techniques

The Secret to Elastic Loaves: Mastering Inclusions and the Stretch & Fold

Baking seasonal loaves with fruit and zest requires more than just mixing; we’re going to look at the process of building structure around those beautiful inclusions.

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Rogue Bakers

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Stories

The Quiet Work: When the Hunt Becomes More Than Just a Tag

Sometimes the hardest part of the hunt isn't the shot; it's the patience, the scouting, and the understanding that the preparation is the true reward.

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Rogue Hunters

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Culture

From the Backcountry to the Bakery: Finding Community in Mozambique

Whether you're overlanding to a BLM spot or baking with a sourdough starter, true adventure is always about the people and the traditions we gather around.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Adventurers

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Techniques

The 30-Minute Miracle: Why Your Sourdough Needs a Cold Nap

Mastering the cold rest is key to handling delicate doughs. We're breaking down why letting your starter and dough chill out makes all the difference in the final loaf structure.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

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Equipment

Making the Bake More Manageable: Gear and Efficiency for the Solo Baker

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of baking? We're taking a deep dive into the tools that help us manage big batches without losing the joy of the craft.

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Rogue Bakers

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Techniques

The Secret to Sticky Buns: Why Cold Proofing is Your Best Friend

Don't throw those cinnamon buns out just because they're waiting. We're diving into the magic of overnight refrigeration and how it elevates your next loaf.

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Rogue Bakers

4 min

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Techniques

Stop Kneading! How to Build Dough Strength with the Coil Fold

Tired of aching arms? We're showing you how to get incredible oven spring and crumb structure using gentle folds instead of brute-force kneading.

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Rogue Bakers

4 min

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