The La Brea Bakery Blog: Home For Artisan Breads and More

At La Brea Bakery, everything we do starts with a simple goal: delivering the most authentic, bakery-fresh bread experience possible. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our refreshed Take & Bake packaging. While the packaging is getting a new look, the artisan bread you've come to know and love…

Getting Started What comes in the La Brea Bakery Sourdough Bread Baking Essentials Kit? The kit includes everything you need to begin your sourdough journey. The kit includes a glass starter jar, dough whisk, silicone bread sling, bread lame, proofing basket and dough scraper, giving you a complete…

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…

Why Simple Ingredients and Slow Fermentation Matter for Healthy Eating March is National Nutrition Month , a time dedicated to building healthy eating habits, creating balanced meals, and choosing nutrient-dense foods that support long-term wellness. At La Brea Bakery, nutrition begins with…

The Secret to Stress-Free Big Game Hosting Big Game hosting should feel fun, not frantic. Whether you're planning a full house watch party or a smaller gathering with family and friends, the key to a memorable spread is simple: choose recipes that are easy to assemble, easy to share, and built on a…

The New Year often brings a wave of diet trends and rigid food rules: cut carbs, avoid bread, swap for something “healthier.” But when it comes to bread, the conversation deserves more nuance. Not all bread is created equal, and nutritious bread isn’t about eliminating carbs. It’s about how that…