September is National Sourdough Month, and at La Brea Bakery, sourdough is more than something we bake, it’s part of who we are.
Our sourdough story began in 1989 with our original sourdough starter, made simply with flour and water. More than 35 years later, that same starter remains at the heart of our sourdough breads, helping create the signature flavor, texture, and character La Brea Bakery is known for.
This National Sourdough Month, we’re celebrating the craft, time, and tradition behind every loaf, and all the delicious ways to enjoy sourdough.
What Makes Sourdough, Sourdough?
Great sourdough starts with something remarkably simple: flour, water, and time.
At the heart of our sourdough is our original starter, which has been carefully maintained since 1989. Combined with our artisan baking process and slow fermentation, it helps create sourdough with complex flavor, satisfying texture, and a beautifully crisp crust.
At La Brea Bakery, time is an essential part of the process. Our breads are given the time they need to develop their distinctive character, because great bread shouldn't be rushed.
A Starter with a Story
Every sourdough story has a beginning. Ours started in Los Angeles in 1989.
Our original sourdough starter has been carefully maintained for more than 35 years and continues to be used in our sourdough breads today.
That means the starter behind the sourdough you're enjoying today traces all the way back to the beginning of La Brea Bakery, a tradition we've carried with us for decades.
The Art of Slow Fermentation
So Many Ways to Sourdough
Of course, the best part of National Sourdough Month is enjoying it.
Toast a slice and keep things simple with butter. Build your favorite sandwich. Pair a crusty loaf with soup or pasta. Turn a few slices into French toast for weekend brunch. Add toasted pieces to a charcuterie board or transform yesterday's bread into homemade croutons.
From breakfast to dinner, and every snack in between, there's always a reason to reach for sourdough.
Find Your Favorite La Brea Bakery Sourdough
Whether you're a longtime sourdough lover or just discovering what makes it special, National Sourdough Month is the perfect time to explore La Brea Bakery sourdough.
From classic sourdough loaves to artisan breads made for slicing, sharing, dipping, and topping, it all comes back to the craft and care we've been committed to since 1989.
Here’s to National Sourdough Month
More than 35 years after our original starter began, we're still inspired by what can happen when flour, water, time, and craftsmanship come together.
So this September, tear off a piece, toast a slice, build your favorite sandwich, or simply enjoy sourdough exactly as it is.
Happy National Sourdough Month from La Brea Bakery.
