Personalized Coaching to Perfect Your Bread & Pizza
Great bread and pizza don’t happen by accident—they’re the result of precise formulas, refined techniques, fermentation control, ingredient quality, and a deep understanding of the process. Every small detail matters, and I’m here to help you bring it all together.
Whether you’re a professional baker, restaurant owner, aspiring micro bakery entrepreneur, pizzeria operator, or a passionate home baker looking to perfect your dough, I offer personalized coaching to help you achieve your goals.
Get 1-on-1 Guidance On:
✔ Dialing in your formulas & hydration levels
✔ Mastering fermentation & gluten development
✔ Optimizing mixing methods (hand, planetary, spiral, or diving arm)
✔ Improving sourdough & yeasted dough techniques
✔ Scaling production for bakeries, pizzerias & micro bakeries
✔ Troubleshooting dough issues & improving final bakes
No matter where you are in your baking journey, I’ll help you refine your process and take your bread and pizza to the next level.
📌 Book a Coaching Session Today!
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What People are Saying...
"Matt was an integral part of developing our signature dough recipe. He implemented systems into our kitchen to help provide guidance on how we could scale our business and still keep the high standards that we strive for everyday."
Shlomo Buchler
- Owner Maker Pizza
"Chef Duffy is a great teacher, chef and baker. During the three years we worked together he taught me so much more than techniques. His ability to motivate others to succeed and become better cooks was one of the most important. Matt has a lot to teach, we are all so lucky he has devoted his life to it."
Jackie Kennedy
-Culinary Manager to Chef Daniel Boulud
"Over two years ago I took a sourdough bread making class with Matt, more out of curiosity than interest. Well, he turned my curiosity into a passion. Bread making isn't just a skill, it is therapeutic. Tidbits of his massive wealth of knowledge helps you learn how to make bread beyond what the average baker can teach you. He gives sound reasons to explain not only how you do things, but why. Learning from Matt will give you a life skill that you won't regret."
Nancy Woods
-Former Student
Hi, I’m Matthew James Duffy!
My passion is simple: helping people bake better bread. Whether you’re a home baker, a professional, or somewhere in between, I love sharing the knowledge, techniques, and skills that make great bread possible.
I’ve taught thousands of people how to bake—both in person and online—helping them master everything from sourdough to laminated doughs.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Food Administration from the University of Guelph and have spent the past 15+ years working in some of the world’s top restaurants and hotels. Now, I’m a baking professor and the coordinator of the Baking & Pastry Arts Management program, while also running a successful micro-bakery.
Through my courses, workshops, and content, my goal is to make artisan baking approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding.
Let’s bake something amazing together!
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics can we cover?
We can dive into anything related to baking and running a bakery or micro bakery, including:
✔️ Sourdough baking & troubleshooting
✔️ Yeasted breads & enriched doughs
✔️ Pizza, panettone, and laminated doughs
✔️ Equipment selection & kitchen setup
✔️ Micro-bakery operations & workflow optimization
✔️ And much more—just let me know what you need!
How do I schedule my appointment?
Once you purchase a coaching session, you'll receive detailed instructions on how to book a time that works for you.
Can I book multiple sessions?
Absolutely! Many bakers book follow-up sessions to keep improving. You can purchase additional sessions anytime or choose from different coaching plans.
How does a coaching session work?
We’ll meet on Zoom to go over your specific questions and goals. Before our session, I’ll review your needs to make sure we make the most of our time. During the call, I’ll provide actionable guidance, and after the session, you’ll receive:
✔️ Session notes and key takeaways
✔️ Customized PDFs, recipes, and resources
✔️ Excel spreadsheets and action plans (if applicable)
Each session is tailored to help you level up your baking skills or business in the most practical way possible.