The Essential Difference
Frequently asked questions
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ESSENTIAL FRESH SEAL™
Our ESSENTIAL FRESH SEAL™ packaging provides our authentic artisan bread with locked-in freshness for months, not days, so you can enjoy the highest quality bread on-demand with no freezing or preservatives.
LOCALLY SOURCED
We hand select ingredients from the highest quality, local suppliers to ensure world class baked goods.
THREE SIMPLE INGREDIENTS
Flour, water, sea salt, and naturally occurring yeast form the basis for all of our breads.
ORIGINAL STARTER
Our starter is the signature ingredient in all of our artisan breads, and it dates back to the Gold Rush era.
SLOW AND STEADY
Our dough is carefully fermented at controlled temperatures to maximize flavor and texture.
BY HAND
Our breads are shaped and scored by hand to maintain their characteristic crumb and artisan appeal.
HEARTH BAKED
Our breads are baked in traditional hearth ovens to develop their signature crust.