Matthew James Duffy

Matthew James Duffy

@matthewjamesduffy

Chef and bread fanatic Matthew James Duffy exploded on the sourdough scene with over 400K social media followers. After over fifteen years of international industry experience, from specialty bakeries to Michelin-starred restaurants, Matthew is following his baking passion as a baking professor at Centennial College with online courses and consulting. Sourdough has taken Matthew to Freiburg, to work alongside a German master baker at Bäckerei Pfeifle and to King Arthur Flour to work with bread

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100% whole wheat sourdough 🌾
YouTubeSep 6, 2026
Brie, cranberry and pecan sourdough from start to finish 🤌🏼
YouTubeAug 21, 2026
My favourite bakery in Paris!
YouTubeJul 23, 2026
S’mores Pizza
YouTubeJul 20, 2026
Visiting Plein Coeur Patisserie
YouTubeJul 14, 2026
Sourdough Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
YouTubeJun 21, 2026
Raisin Dutchie
YouTubeJun 7, 2026
Shaping Cheese and Herb Sourdough
YouTubeMay 29, 2026
How to Shape Baguettes
YouTubeMay 21, 2026
Baguette day from start to finish 🥖
YouTubeMay 18, 2026
Some of my Favourite Scores!
YouTubeMay 13, 2026
Micro-Bakery Doughnuts
YouTubeMay 9, 2026
A Day in the Life of a Micro Bakery (Doughnuts, Baguettes, 6AM Starts)
YouTubeMay 7, 2026
Shaping Chocolate Sourdough
YouTubeApr 26, 2026
Chocolate, Cranberry and Coconut Sourdough
YouTubeApr 22, 2026
Shaping Porridge Sourdough
YouTubeApr 17, 2026
Shaping Cocoa Nib Sourdough
YouTubeApr 15, 2026
Chocolate Sourdough
YouTubeApr 12, 2026
Making Porridge Sourdough
YouTubeApr 7, 2026
Multigrain Sourdough
YouTubeApr 1, 2026
Shaping TRIPLE Chocolate Sourdough 🍫
YouTubeMar 29, 2026
Bánh Mì Buns!
YouTubeMar 17, 2026
Mini Sourdough Loaves
YouTubeMar 16, 2026
Making Jalapeno Cheddar Sourdough
YouTubeMar 6, 2026
Brioche and Pistachio Cake
YouTubeMar 4, 2026
Why do you need 256GB of storage?
YouTubeFeb 28, 2026
Shaping Fig and Feta Sourdough
YouTubeFeb 20, 2026
My Daughter Made Cinnamon Buns!
YouTubeFeb 18, 2026
Shaping Brie, Pecan and Cranberry Sourdough
YouTubeFeb 17, 2026
100% Whole Grain Einkorn and No Shaping Required. 🌾 🍞
YouTubeFeb 11, 2026
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The Art of the Gathering: Finding Hygge on the Open Road
Ingredients
The Art of the Gathering: Finding Hygge on the Open Road

Whether it's baking sourdough in a sauna or finding a perfect spot for dispersed camping, true reset is about gathering—with family, community, and faith.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Adventurers
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Taming the Einkorn: A Deep Dive into Ancient Grain Sourdough
Techniques
Taming the Einkorn: A Deep Dive into Ancient Grain Sourdough

Ready to stretch your sourdough skills with ancient Einkorn? We're breaking down the science behind the soaker, levain, and hydration for a magnificent, rustic loaf.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Science of the Quick Bread: Making Soda Bread Magic (No Yeast Required!)
Science
The Science of the Quick Bread: Making Soda Bread Magic (No Yeast Required!)

Think you need a wild yeast starter to make bread? Think again. We're diving into the simple chemistry of soda bread and mastering the 'don't overmix' rule.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Secret Ingredient to Stress-Free Comfort Food (And Earning Extra Cash)
Stories
The Secret Ingredient to Stress-Free Comfort Food (And Earning Extra Cash)

Whether it's a pizzeria competing or you batch-cooking for the week, consistency and quality ingredients are everything. Learn how professional pizza-making skills can translate to your kitchen and your bank account.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Chefs
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Got Leftover Starter? Turn That Discard into Delicious Macadamia Cookies!
Recipes
Got Leftover Starter? Turn That Discard into Delicious Macadamia Cookies!

Don't let those precious sourdough leftovers go to waste. We're showing you the perfect way to turn discard into sweet, chewy macadamia nut cookies.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Magic of Adaptable Dough: From Knots to Crust
Techniques
The Magic of Adaptable Dough: From Knots to Crust

Learn how mastering a foundational dough structure allows you to bake anything—whether it’s sweet raspberry knots or a hearty sourdough boule.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
What a Professional Bake Looks Like: Lessons from Quebec City's Bakeries
Culture
What a Professional Bake Looks Like: Lessons from Quebec City's Bakeries

Taking a look at the world's best bread and pizza reminds us that mastering the home bake is all about understanding the craft's culture.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Mastering the Batard: Why This Shape is Your Next Bread Obsession
Techniques
Mastering the Batard: Why This Shape is Your Next Bread Obsession

Ready to take your shaping game to the next level? We’re diving deep into the perfect, oblong batard and why it’s a favorite among seasoned bakers.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Baking Tradition: What Italy’s Mobile Bread Trucks Teach Us About Slow Sourdough
Culture
Baking Tradition: What Italy’s Mobile Bread Trucks Teach Us About Slow Sourdough

Sometimes you need a little trip overseas to remember that baking is more about community and history than just flour and water.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Baking for Bucks: How to Turn Your Favorite Batch Recipe Into Weekend Cash
Recipes
Baking for Bucks: How to Turn Your Favorite Batch Recipe Into Weekend Cash

Turn your passion for baking into profit. Learn how to use a recipe like Buckwheat Tangzhong Milk Buns to batch cook for neighbors and earn cash delivering hot meals.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Chefs
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Beyond the Loaf: Understanding Rye and Advanced Fermentation
Techniques
Beyond the Loaf: Understanding Rye and Advanced Fermentation

Rye bread is a beast, but understanding its unique chemistry can take your sourdough game to the next level.

Matthew James Duffy
Matthew James Duffy
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
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