# First Loaf — Sourdough Made Simple

> Sourdough Made Simple (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Reinwald.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-loaf/id6758963173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Reinwald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876035059)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-loaf/id6758963173/reviews.md

## What is 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/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Loaf Pro (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| First Loaf Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1 — 2026-02-27

No release notes.

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