First Loaf
Sourdough Made Simple
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
From feeding your starter to pulling the perfect loaf track, time, and improve every bake with intelligent insights.
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/
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The developer, Daniel Reinwald, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
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Information
- Seller
- Daniel Reinwald
- Size
- 56.2 MB
- Category
- Food & Drink
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- First Loaf Pro (Monthly) $3.99
- First Loaf Pro (Annual) $34.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Daniel Reinwald