Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast
Bread Of The Month
Scottish Struan Bread
Here is Struan, a Scottish harvest bread full of Ancient Grains and other flavorful goodies. A slice of this bread toasted and slathered with butter and jam is hard to beat. Made with good things like brown rice, buttermilk, polenta, quinoa, rolled oats, brown sugar, honey and more.
$5.00 - Delivered or Pickup.
Scottish Struan Bread
Here is Struan, a Scottish harvest bread full of Ancient Grains and other flavorful goodies. A slice of this bread toasted and slathered with butter and jam is hard to beat. Made with good things like brown rice, buttermilk, polenta, quinoa, rolled oats, brown sugar, honey and more.
$5.00 - Delivered or Pickup.
Classic Boule with course crumb.
Flour, water, salt, and yeast. Those are it, the foundational ingredients for bread. The difference between artisanal bread and the mass-produced variety is with its creation. The understanding of hydration percentages, fermentation times, the technique for handling the dough, and temperature control are some of the factors that help create terrific tasting bread.
Artisanal bread is brought to life, not just baked.
Blue Ribbon Sourdough Bread
Cottage Baker artisan bread is made following age-old recipes and methods from around the world and contains only wholesome and natural ingredients like pure butter, cream, ancient grains, and spring wheat flour. You can enjoy Italian Country Breads, French, Scottish Struan, Sour Dough, and many other varieties.
Most Cottage Baker artisan bread is made using a pre-ferment or poolish and can take up to two days to make, that's the reason why there is so much flavor in the bread. Please remember to place your orders a few days ahead of time to allow your floury treasure enough time to be created.
When it comes to bread, there are two worlds - one world of variety and the second world of difference. As for variety, there are hundreds upon hundreds of different types of bread from all over the world ranging from Aish Merahrah to Zwieback. Each of these styles of bread is distinctly individual.
The second world, the world of difference, deals with the method of creation. The thing that makes artisanal bread distinct is that it is made in small batches out of pure, natural ingredients using age-old techniques. The baker needs to have an understanding of hydration rates, natural leavening, composition, and temperature. Grocery stores and commercial bakeries have jumped onto the "artisanal bread" bandwagon. Throwing a few rolled oats into a batch of dough then loading it up with stabilizers to increase shelf life is far removed from the concept of true artisanal bread.
Cottage Baker bread is crafted using traditional techniques the way bread should be baked.
Here are some popular offerings.
The second world, the world of difference, deals with the method of creation. The thing that makes artisanal bread distinct is that it is made in small batches out of pure, natural ingredients using age-old techniques. The baker needs to have an understanding of hydration rates, natural leavening, composition, and temperature. Grocery stores and commercial bakeries have jumped onto the "artisanal bread" bandwagon. Throwing a few rolled oats into a batch of dough then loading it up with stabilizers to increase shelf life is far removed from the concept of true artisanal bread.
Cottage Baker bread is crafted using traditional techniques the way bread should be baked.
Here are some popular offerings.
Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Bread - Available in both traditional and savory styles. Cottage Baker Sourdough is made using a culture that has been kept alive for over a century. The slow fermentation process for this bread provides a sour bite without overshadowing the complex wheat flavor in the crumb and dark crust. The boule shaped loaves are great sliced for toast and sandwiches or used to compliment cheese, fruit, or a glass of wine.
French Baguettes
Baguettes - These loaves have a provenance dating back to the 18th century. The definition of a baguette is set by French law which directs the length and width of the bread. Cottage Baker baguettes are made using the traditional straight/lean dough. If preferred, a poolish can be utilized for leavening.
Artisan Bread
Hearth Bread - This broad category includes Farmers Market selections like Struan, New England Country, and other pan loaves. Here, you will also find a variety of bread from around the world that is ever-changing depending upon Mark's fancy. French and Italian country bread, Scandinavian, Great Britain, German, even some bread styles plucked from old Victorian cook books. Visit this page often to see which type of bread is being featured, it's like a world wide tour of artisanal bread.
Visit the Offerings page for more product information. To order or make an inquiry use the contact form or shopping cart. Simply state your desired goodies and when you need them along with your contact information (phone #) and I'll get right back to you ASAP. If you live in the Park Rapids area orders can be delivered or picked up at a time of your convenience.