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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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I Regretted Moving My Bakery

YouTubeSep 20, 2026

I Baked All Night… And Had Just One Loaf Left

YouTubeSep 14, 2026

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

YouTubeSep 7, 2026

Laminating croissant dough

YouTubeSep 7, 2026

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 🥐

YouTubeAug 20, 2026

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

YouTubeAug 19, 2026

The cinnamon bun was the first sweet I ever added to my menu. #cinnamonbread

YouTubeAug 19, 2026

From 3AM Start Baking Then We sold out

YouTubeAug 16, 2026

I didn't feel like it.

YouTubeAug 14, 2026

How am I still making croissants 🥐 in this heat?

YouTubeAug 13, 2026

Bakery car park sale

YouTubeAug 10, 2026

Can I Beat Last Week’s Bakery Sales

YouTubeAug 10, 2026

They drove 3 hours for this.

YouTubeAug 9, 2026

Sourdough stretch and fold

YouTubeAug 7, 2026

The difference between a flat loaf and a perfect one

YouTubeAug 7, 2026

I Baked Extra Sausage Rolls..... was a Mistake

YouTubeAug 6, 2026

Guess the popular item to win a croissant 🥐

YouTubeAug 5, 2026

I got to make this again.

YouTubeAug 3, 2026

They made 80th birthday special Day

YouTubeAug 3, 2026

Will Anyone Show Up My First Summer Holiday Pop Up

YouTubeAug 3, 2026

When mshaping sourdough in the summer ☀️

YouTubeAug 1, 2026

How would you organise your bake?

YouTubeJul 31, 2026

Today's pop-up bakery sales. #food #bread

YouTubeJul 31, 2026

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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

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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

0 0 0about 1 month ago

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

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

3 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Hunters

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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

4 min

0 0 0about 2 months ago

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

0 0 02 months ago

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.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

0 0 02 months ago

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.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

0 0 02 months ago

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.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

0 0 02 months ago

Techniques

The Secret to a Perfect Rise: Mastering the Bun Shape

Don't just fold, friend. Learn the technique behind shaping buns so they hold their structure and rise beautifully.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

3 min

0 0 02 months ago

Techniques

The Secret of the Flaky Fold: Mastering Lamination Like a Pro

Puff pastry might seem far from sourdough, but understanding lamination is key to mastering structure—a principle vital for every great loaf.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

0 0 02 months ago

Techniques

Boosting Your Loaf: Understanding the Gentle Power of Coil Folds

Struggling with dough that feels a bit floppy? Coil folds are a simple, powerful technique to build structure and strength during bulk fermentation, making your next loaf sing.

Leonel Maxlhaieie

Rogue Bakers

4 min

0 0 02 months ago