artisanal bread-making

Artisanal bread-making is a traditional approach focused on quality, skill, and craftsmanship. It involves using natural ingredients like flour, water, salt, and sometimes yeast or natural starters, with minimal processing. Bakers often mix ingredients by hand or with simple equipment, allowing the dough to ferment slowly, which develops better flavor and texture. The bread is shaped by hand and baked in a hot oven or stone oven, producing crusty, artisan loaves with complex taste and chewy crumb. This method emphasizes patience, attention to detail, and respect for traditional techniques to create high-quality, distinctive bread.