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Lore Bakehouse
1: a particular body of knowledge or tradition
2: something that is learned: traditional knowledge or belief
Lore Bakehouse is a home-based bakery operating under Florida's cottage food laws and selling exclusively at local farmers markets. Practicing the traditional knowledge of sourdough baking, we offer handmade artisan breads and baked goods using the highest quality ingredients. All the flour we use is sourced from a Southern mill and is 100% organic. We favor whole grains. Our dairy products are organic and/or grass-fed.
Our mission is to produce nourishing and delicious food and to support the growth of the North Florida local food community.
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It is my strong belief that local and seasonal food is the future. Eating in sync with time and space benefits the health of our bodies, our communities, our ecosystems. As the weather cools and our growing season accelerates, I am thinking about how I can contribute to a future of local food that is high quality, nourishing, flavorful, and diverse. While baking-quality Florida-grown grains is a challenge I am still trying to solve, I strive to incorporate more local and seasonal items into my menu.
Part of it is learning to appreciate what grows well here instead of always chasing flavors of my youth. For instance, I grew up in a much more temperate climate, and I only tasted persimmons for the first time when I was in college. Only recently have I begun to look forward to their beautiful orange color and distinct sweetness each fall. Still, I struggled to find ways to bake with them that make their flavor shine. In the end, I settled on a spiced brioche bun with persimmon filling. I hope it’s an approachable way for others to love this wonderful local fruit too.
Why Sourdough? ↓
While many think of sourdough as a flavor, it is actually a method for making bread and other baked goods rise. Most breads labeled "sourdough" in the United States are actually yeasted breads with lactic acid added for flavor. Real sourdough products made via the traditional method can be sweet, savory, mild, or tangy.
The story of sourdough is ancient. For thousands of years, people have been using the sourdough method to create healthy bread, a vital staple that has nourished civilizations. All of our leavened products start with this traditional method, harnessing the power of a living ecosystem of wild yeasts and bacteria to bring our products to life.
There are many benefits of baking with sourdough. Through sourdough's slow fermentation process, wild yeasts and bacteria feed on the starch found in the flour. This results in a bread with a lower glycemic index compared to yeasted breads. Additionally, the same process breaks down gluten and increases digestibility and the absorption of nutrients. Real bread is a health food!
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As a small business with limited production capacity, we often sell out. Message us or text us in advance for guaranteed pickup at any of our markets.