The Essential Baking Difference
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The EBC Way
Great bread starts with only the best ingredients. Our breads are handcrafted using traditional artisan methods.
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Locally Sourced
We hand select ingredients from the highest quality, local suppliers to ensure world class baked goods.
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Three Simple Ingredients
Flour, water, sea salt, and naturally occurring yeast form the basis for all of our breads.
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Original Starter
Our starter is the signature ingredient in all of our artisan breads, and it dates back to the Gold Rush era.
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Slow and Steady
Our dough is carefully fermented at controlled temperatures to maximize flavor and texture.
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By Hand
Our breads are shaped and scored by hand to maintain their characteristic crumb and artisan appeal.
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Hearth Baked
Our breads are baked in traditional hearth ovens to develop their signature crust.