Made with skilled hands using traditional methods and only all-natural
ingredients, our breads capture the essence of Old World baking and the
exacting standards of chef Susan Spicer. Baked fresh daily, WildFlour
Breads comes in a variety of flavors but has a single purpose--to satisfy
your taste expectations--no matter how wild.
What is Artisan bread?
The term "artisan" is used in bread baking to identify a
process, one known for the extensive use of hand shaping and limited
use of machines. This hands-on method of mixing, shaping and baking
the bread is itself an art form. Each loaf is unique--our skilled bakers
are truly artists. Thus, the bread they create is best described as
artisan bread.
What's wild yeast and why is it better?
Wild yeasts are the beneficial microbes present in the air that naturally
cause fermentation over time. These microbes are everywhere, found in
yogurt as live cultures and introduced during wine making to enhance
fermentation. The wild yeast not only gives life to bread but contributes
to the complex flavor. Breads made with this ancient levain method use
a small piece of today's dough to serve as the seed for tomorrow's baking.
This develops the most flavor and best keeping quality of all.
Why is time important?
Time is the essence of our breads. Allowing the dough to rise slowly
not only develops flavor, it also makes the dough stronger. The result
is a hearty, chewy crumb and a crust that protects the bread from drying
out. Most commercially made bread use lots of yeast to speed up the
process. At WildFlour Breads, we take our time so you can enjoy true
quality artisan bread.
What makes WildFlour Breads so special?
The answer to this question is both simple and complex. Simply said,
we bake our bread the old fashioned way using the same traditional formulas
and methods of baking found throughout Europe. But it is a difficult
and complicated process requiring time, patience, and skill. Our staff
works hard to make sure our bread meets our expectations and those of
our customers. That's what makes WildFlour Breads unique.