The Bread

We’re proud of our 100% sourdough loaves! These breads have very simple ingredients (flour, water, salt, sourdough starter; just flour, water and naturally occurring yeasts/bacterias), but intricate techniques. They’re good for your gut health!

Our sourdough starters are almost 7 years old now and they pack a nice punch. :)

We believe that some may run into some difficulties digesting bread when low quality ingredients and techniques are used.

What makes our bread easier to digest?

We like to use a variety of ancient grains here at TWGH bakery. Many modern wheat varieties have been cross bred a number of times altering the wheat to produce higher yields and better results. Many of our grain suppliers are growing without pesticides (not certified organic, this is a very costly certification for farmers) and using “old-fashioned” methods to grow.

Our loaves are 100% naturally fermented sourdoughs. When our dough rests overnight, hard to digest gluten is broken down. The proteins in gluten are transformed into peptides and amino acids. Starches from the grain are also eaten up by the sour cultures in a process called pre-digestion. All of these processes make these breads super easy to eat. :)

High hydration doughs are the way to go! One of the primary differences between mass produced bread in North America and traditional European bread is the amount of liquid in the mixes. North American style bread typically has a lower water to flour content and higher in sugars and oils. This means that the components of a wheat kernel are less hydrated.

A common complaint from these North American style white breads, is that people feel a heaviness or bloating in their stomach, leading them to believe that they are gluten intolerant. This feeling is produced because of the low hydration, When there is less H20 in a bread, it pulls moisture out of your stomach (causing bloating). Because we don’t sift our milled flours, a higher water content is also necessary to hydrate the bran. Our breads are easy to digest while also satisfying your cravings!