Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the bread stay fresh?

It is best if your bread sits on the counter and wrapped in bees wax paper, it can last 5-10 days, depending on the kitchen’s temperature. Slicing the bread and wrapping sourdough in beeswax paper, zip lock bags, and storing in the freezer keeps for 1-2 months. The refrigerator will dry the bread out and make it tough.

Why is it so sour?

My bread is real sourdough that helps your gut health. The stronger the sour taste, the better for your digestion, which is why I make it this way. This is unlike any bread you've tried before. Using freshly milled whole wheat is better for your body and digestion. This is the “daily bread” we were supposed to eat, not the white starch all purpose flour that is empty calories that can harm your health.

What if I can’t pick up my order that day?

No worries! Bread not picked up by 4:30 pm will be kept in the fridge overnight and put on the racks between 5 am and 9 am the next day till noon, after that the bread is no longer available. If you can’t pick up on Sunday, just email me ASAP, and you’ll get a credit for next time.

Why is freshly ground flour important??

Using freshly milled flour is a true eye-opener. Unlike dull store-bought flours made to last indefinitely with no nutrition, fresh whole grain flour brings your baking to life with rich flavor, 40 out of the 44 essential nutrients, and much needed insoluble fiber. Because there are no preservatives and the germ is still in the flour, it can spoil if left out in 7-14 days. Store your freshly milled flour in an airtight, dark container to keep its nutrients longer. Refrigerating or freezing it helps too, but it's best to mill only what you need when baking to keep the bread as nutritious as possible.

So is all sourdough bread crap?

Any baked good made with "enriched" flour is pretty much crap. Industrial mills removes all the nutrients from the wheat, so the flour is empty. Even if the bread has a small amount of healthy starter (5-8%) full of good bacteria for your gut, the rest is made with poor white flour. The sourdough has to be a freshly milled whole wheat from an organic grain to be worthy of ingestion. This prevents a blood sugar spike because the fiber and healthy fats in the wheat berry slow down the sugar release.

I am gluten sensitive is there a bread that you recommend?

Only four ancient grains don’t have the D chromosome that causes gluten sensitivity. These are Einkorn, Khorasan, Durum, and Emmer. Einkorn is the oldest and has the least gluten, with only 14 chromosomes. I strongly recommend trying baked goods made from freshly milled Einkorn.

Can people with Celiac Disease eat einkorn?

No, all grains have gluten, so people with celiac disease cannot eat wheat or any wheat products. Einkorn contains gluten, however its gluten is the weakest of all grains.

Can I order and pick up on a different day since I’m from out of town but I really want to try your bread?

Each situation will be handled individually. Try to email me 3-4 weeks out so I can assess the levels of commitment I have for that time frame.