Lucia Baldoni

About the Author

Lucia Baldoni is a passionate baker and culinary enthusiast whose love for sourdough bread blossomed in the crisp, high-altitude air of the Rocky Mountains, where she honed her skills adapting traditional recipes to the unique challenges of elevated baking. Drawing from family traditions passed down by her Italian grandparents, Lucia combines time-honored techniques with innovative twists to create loaves that are both hearty and flavorful. Her debut book, Granddad's Mile High Sourdough Bread: High Altitude Sourdough Recipes, demystifies the art of sourdough for home bakers at any elevation, offering practical tips, step-by-step instructions, and mouthwatering variations that celebrate the joy of fresh-baked bread. With a background in food science and years of experimentation in her home kitchen, Lucia aims to inspire novice and seasoned bakers alike to embrace the rhythmic dance of fermentation and rise above baking obstacles.