We Know a Thing or Two About Sourdough
La Brea Bakery’s sourdough story began in 1989, when founder Nancy Silverton set out to make exceptional artisan bread in Los Angeles.
For more than 37 years, we’ve been dedicated to the craft of sourdough, learning, baking and perfecting our approach along the way. Now, we’re bringing that expertise into your kitchen with our Sourdough Starter Collection, giving you the tools and guidance to experience the craft for yourself.
Flour on the counter encouraged.
Meet the Sourdough Starter Collection
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to build your baking setup, our collection makes it easier to experience the craft of sourdough at home.
Let’s Make Sourdough
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Meet the Sourdough Starter Collection
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How to Activate Your Sourdough Starter
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How to Mix & Fold Your Dough
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How to Shape & Score Your Sourdough
Your Sourdough Questions, Answered
Starter not bubbling? Dough not cooperating? Sourdough can take a little practice. Find answers to common questions, helpful tips and expert guidance to keep your sourdough journey on track.
Keep the Sourdough Inspiration Going
From sourdough favorites to recipes worth gathering around, there’s always something delicious to make next.
For questions, email us at labrea.reception@aspirebakeries.com
Sourdough is Kind of Our Thing
You’ve met the collection. Now get to know a little more about the bread that’s kept us obsessed with sourdough all these years.
Worth the Wait
Our sourdough breads take at least 24 hours to make, giving fermentation plenty of time to develop flavor and texture. Because when it comes to great bread, rushing it just isn’t our thing.
No Shortcuts Here
No preservatives. No dough conditioners. Just the ingredients and time needed to let sourdough do its thing. Turns out, keeping it simple can taste pretty incredible.
Relaxed and Chill
Not all sourdoughs are cut from the same loaf. Ours skips the sharp tang of traditional San Francisco sourdough for a milder, smoother vibe — like a true SoCal local: relaxed, approachable, and totally chill.
From Starter to Finish…our 24-Hour Artisan Process
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SOURDOUGH STARTER
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SHAPING & MIXING
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FIRST FERMENTATION
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SCORING THE BREAD
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SECOND FERMENTATION
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BAKING THE BREAD
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COOLING OR FREEZING
Leave it to La Brea Bakery
If you’d rather leave the baking to La Brea Bakery, you can find our artisan bread nationwide at your local in-store bakery.