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CHOCOLATE STUDIO

Chef Massimiliano Liberatore

Italian Lievitati Expert

Massimiliano Liberatore is an Italian specialist in traditional lievitati, with over a decade of experience focused on panettone, pandoro, colomba, and naturally leavened bread. Trained in classical Italian methods, he works exclusively with natural sourdough (lievito madre), mastering both the Piemontese and Milanese techniques.

Massimiliano Liberatore is an Italian specialist in traditional lievitati, with over a decade of experience focused on panettone, pandoro, colomba, and naturally leavened bread. Trained in classical Italian methods, he works exclusively with natural sourdough (lievito madre), mastering both the Piemontese and Milanese techniques.

Based in Spain for much of his career, he has worked with artisan and professional bakeries, taught masterclasses, and consulted on product development and production planning. Massimiliano has trained award‑winning pastry chefs and collaborated with internationally renowned masters of fermentation. He posts on Instagram as , where he shares education and culture around authentic Italian baking.

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