Bread has been a staple food in cuisines all around the globe for thousands of years. The art of bread baking is a balance of ingredients, science, patience and artisanal skills. The ingredients, cooking methods and ovens vary, resulting in a huge range of bread products. These products are devoured daily in all cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We live in a world with constantly changing trends and that includes baking and the consumption of bread.\u00a0Gluten free<\/a>\u00a0bread, bread which is\u00a0preservative and additive free<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0artisanal bread<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are some current food trends. These seem to be here to stay for the time being. Food intolerances, the desire for a healthy lifestyle and the comfort of simple traditional methods has led to people yearning for bread that is superior to the mass-produced loaves in our supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A preference for better quality taste, texture and appearance has resulted in artisanal bread making <\/strong>becoming more and more popular. There is a move towards simple, fresh, handmade food that has transparency around the ingredients and manufacture. People want to know where their food comes from and what they\u2019re putting into their bodies. There\u2019s something special about the delicious aroma and tearing into a crusty freshly-baked loaf of bread that has been specially crafted using traditional methods and basic natural ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artisanal bread<\/strong>\u00a0is made by a highly skilled bread maker \u2013 an artisan. Artisans have a wide knowledge of the bread making process and make certain choices on how bread is made. This process is focused on producing a unique, beautiful product, whether that is a sourdough, sandwich bread or flatbread.\u00a0Lesaffre<\/a>\u00a0offers a range of solutions and expertise to bakers to perfect their\u00a0artisanal bread<\/strong>\u00a0for consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baking artisanal bread<\/strong> considers the type of flour, yeast and length of fermentation, and often uses a natural starter to create bread, which is best baked in a hearth-style oven using radiant heat. Artisans are often passionate and curious, and experiment with the bread making process to develop artisanal bread<\/strong> by sometimes using the benefits of modern technology, but keeping the traditional baking methods alive such as making it by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping within the simplicity of tradition,\u00a0artisanal bread<\/strong>\u00a0generally has flour, water, yeast and salt as the key ingredients, without any chemical additives.\u00a0Artisanal sourdough<\/strong>\u00a0bread has been a particularly popular choice of bread in recent years and it appears it will remain that way. Sourdough bread relies on a\u00a0culture starter<\/a>\u00a0for leavening rather than yeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people consider artisanal bread<\/strong> a far better-quality product compared to the mass-produced loaves for these reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using traditional fermentation of yeast or cultures produces an enhanced, more complex flavour in bread, and that delicious tangy aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are more air pockets, which are evenly distributed through the loaf to produce a looser, stronger and more hydrated crumb texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A longer fermentation allows more gluten to break down which can aid in digestion and is therefore better for your gut. Regular bread is made quickly by using larger quantities of yeast to speed up fermentation, leaving more gluten in the finished product. Commercial bread also has added preservatives to increase shelf life. This may include up to 30 ingredients added to mimic natural ferments and often has a high sugar content.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n Baking artisanal bread<\/strong> in your bakery is sure to impress as consumers are searching more and more for authenticity and good quality in their food. Not only do people appreciate a superb product but also the craft skills that have gone into making such a beautiful handmade staple food. Adding ingredients such as olives and walnuts will add some variety to the bread and will increase consumer choice. You can\u2019t go wrong with that. The possibilities on creating artisanal bread<\/strong> are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To ensure your\u00a0artisanal baking<\/strong>\u00a0is a success, visit\u00a0Lesaffre<\/a>, for the highest quality yeast and baking products available. Hone your skills in this exciting, fast-growing baking arena and watch your baking business benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nArtisan \u2013 Highly Skilled Bread Maker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Bake Artisanal Bread in your Bakery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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