ECHT.Genuine Sourdough Bread

20/06/2026

Happy Sunday.
Just heads up that there are only two more bakes before Echt closes down for the school holidays.

It means usually I sell out quicker from now on. So make sure you head to www.echtsourdough.co.nz to pop your sourdough wishes through to me. (There are only 2× Country loaves left for this week).

Have a wonderful rest of your day.
Silke

20/06/2026

'We export the world’s food — but import the bread we eat'
Yes this article is heavy, but it makes my heart sing with hope for change. Food security or even sovereignty feeds so much into social justice, community resilience, and our health.
' “We are one of the oddest countries in the world,” Campbell says, summarising New Zealand’s dependence on food exports alongside persistent questions about food security.'

But let's change that by choosing NZ Grown. You are already doing this every Wednesday at Echt- so thank you! Let's keep growing the change and support the and other initiatives.

Silke🌱

New Zealand exports enough food to feed tens of millions of people, yet much of its bread is made from imported grain.

20/06/2026

SOLD OUT
Since my July and August workshops are sold out- I have added an additional date to my website: Saturday 11th of July, 9am-2pm.

What You Will Master
🥖Starter Care: Learn to feed, maintain, and judge the peak activity of your sourdough culture.
🥖 Understand mixing, autolyse, and the stages of wild fermentation.
🥖Shaping Technique: Practise how to tension your loaves to create beautiful, high-rising country loaves.
🥖Baking Science: Decode the timeline from flour and water to a perfect crust.

What You Take Home
🥖Two Shaped Loaves: Ready to bake fresh in your home kitchen. after the workshop or the following day.
🥖Pizza Dough: Hand-mixed by you, perfect for dinner that night or the next day.
🥖The Echt Baking Guide: A comprehensive booklet featuring our recipe and step-by-step process.
🥖Live Sourdough Culture: Robust, active starter to launch your home bakery journey

Check it out here https://echtsourdough.co.nz/products/beginners-sourdough-bread-making
Have a fantastic weekend
Your Bäcker Silke

17/06/2026

Anyone feeling spontaneous?
I have the following left for today:
🌱4x large sourdough pizza base($7)
🌱2x Ryevolution ($10.50) and 2 x Ryevolution ($13.50)
🌱Pumpkin Chai twirls $3.50.
I usually don't use glaze on my treats but this one adds a lovely flavor. Credit to bakery in Lytelton.
Txt 02120 18418 or comment below to order.
Or just pop in between 3.30-6pm at 17 Dee street.
See you soon
Silke

16/06/2026

Have you got dinner & treats sorted for tomorrow?
I have a few things left for Timaru and Geraldine - all sourdough
🔥Ryevolution loaves, organic ($10.50/13.50/16)
🔥SOLD OUT Crunchy Country ($9)
🔥Sandwich seed or plain ($9)
🔥Sea salt foccacia ($6)
And if all goes well- there will be some pumpkin chai twirls (I had these at the Lytelton farmers market and shared the precious recipe with me.

Head to www.echtsourdough.co.nz, comment below or txt me on 02120 18418 to order.
Have a wonderful evening.
Silke

15/06/2026

Meet the Loaf with Coordinates: The ECHT Single Origin Ryevolution

[ GROWN ] Scotsburn Farm (Methven) ~ 43°41'S
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▼ (91 km) Total Grain miles

[ MILLED & BAKED ] ECHT. HQ (Tuhawaiki point, Timaru) ~ 44°26'S

When you buy a premium bottle of wine or specialty coffee, you look for the origin. You want to know about the soil, the climate, and the hands that grew it.
Why should your daily bread be any different?

My Ryevolution loaf is the ultimate commitment to the future of food sovereignty and the incredible Canterbury agricultural hub we call home.

But it also is my commitment to you- making sure you get the freshest, most nutrient packed and tastiest loaf around.

I will be baking it for you this Wednesday - so check it out on my website

Have a great week.
Silke

11/06/2026

What a crucial and timely initiative!
Growing food and connecting people with their community is one of NZ's biggest strengths. Food should not be a privilege, it is a basic right to fuel the future of our people.
Check this campaign out, it takes a minute to sign and support what really matters: Giod food for everyone

Explore Vote for Kai, a movement advocating for a just, sustainable, and culturally respectful food system in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join us to support equitable access to healthy kai.

08/06/2026

Timaru & Geraldine
Ready for a cosy dinner this week?There are some perfect sourdough companions to go with your soup.
🌱Sourdough crunchy country ($9)
🌱Sourdough soft sandwich, sesame or plain ($9/$12 large)
🌱Sourdough Foccacia sea salt($6)
🌱Grounded Grain/Gutsy is SOLD OUT
🌱Chocolate twirls ($3.50)
Pick up is on Wednesday in Timaru and Thursday delivery to Verde Geraldine .
Head to www.echtsourdough.co.nz to order.
Your Bäcker Silke

07/06/2026

What is baking at Echt this week?
I have all sorts of sourdough;
🌱Crunchy classic Country ($9)
🌱Soft sandwich- sesame or plain ($9/large 1kg $12)
🌱Grounded Grain loaf (aka Gutsy)
With seeds or fruit ($10.50/13.50/16)
🌱Foccacia olive ($6.50)and sea salt ($6)
🌱 Chocolate twirls ($3.50) made with sourdough and a slow yeast poolish.
Head to www.echtsourdough.co.nz or comment below to order.
Pick up is Wednesday in Timaru and Thursday delivery to Geraldine.
Have a wonderful evening
Solke