Once upon a time, many years ago ... I was invited to lunch with new friends. I'm a strong believer in 'taking a plate', so I decided to make some sourdough bread and really impress.

With a baby in one arm, I knocked at the door and offered up my ... ahem ... 'bread'. It was accepted graciously, discretely put to the side, and no-one spoke of it or saw it again.

I don't remember anything further of that lunch except for the sinking realisation that I had terribly underestimated the art of sourdough.

That calamity motivated me to understand and practice the art of sourdough baking. I am continuously learning and will always be, but I now take pride in the bread I bake.

I would happily share it with friends at lunch ... this time with a redeeming grin on my face.

🍞 The traditional processes used means it can take 36 hours to make a loaf of bread. Sustainable flour, water and salt are combined, then naturally fermented to develop flavour and texture in the final loaf, manually shaped, baked, and finally prepared for your delivery/pick up.

🍞 Local Loaves is about making sourdough bread for friends new and old, supporting local producers as much as possible, having fun with a hand made product, and honouring time over convenience. Let's toast to that! 🤣

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