Wild Yeast Breads

09/10/2021

WYB is back at the Sidewalk Cafe!
We will be delivering as usual this weekend, September 9-12. I’m not baking next Thursday and Friday to do some long term planning for the bakery. That means no WYB deliveries September 16 and 17. So it’s a good time to stock up. Frozen bread can be thawed at room temperature, then just popped in a hot oven for a few minutes to crisp the crust.

WYB is back at the Sidewalk Cafe!
We will be delivering as usual this weekend, September 9-12. I’m not baking next Thursday and Friday to do some long term planning for the bakery. That means no WYB deliveries September 16 and 17. So it’s a good time to stock up. Frozen bread can be thawed at room temperature, then just popped in a hot oven for a few minutes to crisp the crust.

09/02/2021

Hey everyone. I was under the weather and not feeling well enough to prep bread for Thursday. Sorry, but no WYB bread tomorrow, September 2. I’m all better now and prepping for Friday’s deliveries. 🤗

Hey everyone. I was under the weather and not feeling well enough to prep bread for Thursday. Sorry, but no WYB bread tomorrow, September 2. I’m all better now and prepping for Friday’s deliveries. 🤗

08/22/2021

Toasted Sesame Wheat dough ready for pre-shaping. And my niece is in town! Normal deliveries today (Sunday), then I’m off next Thursday and Friday, with deliveries again Saturday, August 28.

Toasted Sesame Wheat dough ready for pre-shaping. And my niece is in town! Normal deliveries today (Sunday), then I’m off next Thursday and Friday, with deliveries again Saturday, August 28.

07/29/2021

Last week a birthday, this week Mt. Rainier! Summer is short and I’m taking off today, July 29, and next Thursday, August 5. Otherwise, deliveries as usual. Hope you’re enjoying the summer too! 💜

Last week a birthday, this week Mt. Rainier! Summer is short and I’m taking off today, July 29, and next Thursday, August 5. Otherwise, deliveries as usual. Hope you’re enjoying the summer too! 💜

07/18/2021

Sorry for the short notice, but WYB will be closed on Thursday, July 22 to celebrate a family birthday. Regular deliveries the rest of the week. Thanks!

Sorry for the short notice, but WYB will be closed on Thursday, July 22 to celebrate a family birthday. Regular deliveries the rest of the week. Thanks!

07/17/2021

My usual custom bags are temporarily unavailable because of supply chain issues, so you will see these bags on the shelves for awhile. The same WYB bread inside!

My usual custom bags are temporarily unavailable because of supply chain issues, so you will see these bags on the shelves for awhile. The same WYB bread inside!

06/17/2021

Wild Yeast Bread is back in the stores today. I’ll be delivering thru Sunday, June 20, but I’ll be out of town again next week, this time for my father’s 90th birthday celebration!

Wild Yeast Bread is back in the stores today. I’ll be delivering thru Sunday, June 20, but I’ll be out of town again next week, this time for my father’s 90th birthday celebration!

05/28/2021

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Bread is on the shelves all weekend at our new, later time. Deliveries are happening between 11 and Noon. Stock up because I’ll be away starting June 3 for my daughter’s college graduation 🎈🎈🎈Bread will be back Thursday, June 17.
Thanks!

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Bread is on the shelves all weekend at our new, later time. Deliveries are happening between 11 and Noon. Stock up because I’ll be away starting June 3 for my daughter’s college graduation 🎈🎈🎈Bread will be back Thursday, June 17.
Thanks!

05/08/2021

Wild Yeast Breads will have new delivery hours starting next week. I’ll be delivering about two hours later; thanks again for supporting this change!
Approximate delivery times: Spuds in Olympia, 11:30: Westside Coop, Noon: Delmonico’s & Ralph’s, 12:30:
Eastside Coop, 12:45: Spuds in Tumwater, 1pm

Wild Yeast Breads will have new delivery hours starting next week. I’ll be delivering about two hours later; thanks again for supporting this change!
Approximate delivery times: Spuds in Olympia, 11:30: Westside Coop, Noon: Delmonico’s & Ralph’s, 12:30:
Eastside Coop, 12:45: Spuds in Tumwater, 1pm

05/01/2021

Oops, I realized both Coops are closed tomorrow, Saturday, May 1, after I prepped my bread dough! So my husband is going to sell bread near the Eastside Coop parking lot from around 11 to noon tomorrow (or until bread runs out). Look for the handsome silver-haired man and a silver Prius.☺️ The wonderful people at Delmonico’s will help pick up the slack and sell extra as well.

Oops, I realized both Coops are closed tomorrow, Saturday, May 1, after I prepped my bread dough! So my husband is going to sell bread near the Eastside Coop parking lot from around 11 to noon tomorrow (or until bread runs out). Look for the handsome silver-haired man and a silver Prius.☺️ The wonderful people at Delmonico’s will help pick up the slack and sell extra as well.

04/29/2021

Hello! Sorry to report I have a broken oven and won’t be delivering tomorrow, Thursday April 29. The oven was supposed to be fixed in time to bake Friday, but the part I need is now delayed until Monday 🤯 I’ve got one working oven and am going to get as much bread out the door Friday thru Sunday as possible, but it may mean slightly later delivery times. It also means I can’t make the sourdough challah this weekend, since it bakes at a significantly lower temp than my other breads. Hope to be back on track next week 🤞

Hello! Sorry to report I have a broken oven and won’t be delivering tomorrow, Thursday April 29. The oven was supposed to be fixed in time to bake Friday, but the part I need is now delayed until Monday 🤯 I’ve got one working oven and am going to get as much bread out the door Friday thru Sunday as possible, but it may mean slightly later delivery times. It also means I can’t make the sourdough challah this weekend, since it bakes at a significantly lower temp than my other breads. Hope to be back on track next week 🤞

04/22/2021

Sorry, no bread tomorrow (Thursday April 22). Back as usual on Friday.
Thanks for everyone’s support about my need to take a break and rethink things ❤️ I’ve got a couple of ideas brewing. One is to shift my schedule to start work at 4:30 am instead of 2:30. (Just writing that drains some tension from my shoulders, ha ha.) This would mean my deliveries wouldn’t start until midday. The other idea is to add an online site to preorder bread with pick ups at Delmonico’s Heritage Butcher on 4th Avenue. This would ensure you get the bread you want and also give me more flexibility. Please let me know what you think about preordering!

Sorry, no bread tomorrow (Thursday April 22). Back as usual on Friday.
Thanks for everyone’s support about my need to take a break and rethink things ❤️ I’ve got a couple of ideas brewing. One is to shift my schedule to start work at 4:30 am instead of 2:30. (Just writing that drains some tension from my shoulders, ha ha.) This would mean my deliveries wouldn’t start until midday. The other idea is to add an online site to preorder bread with pick ups at Delmonico’s Heritage Butcher on 4th Avenue. This would ensure you get the bread you want and also give me more flexibility. Please let me know what you think about preordering!

04/04/2021

I’m taking next week off! After years of solo baking, with no plan other than to make the best bread I can for the most people, it’s starting to feel unsustainable. Since I don’t have time during my baking weeks to think about the future, I’m taking time off to reflect and plan. Delivering today (Sunday) and then back at the usual locations on Thursday, April 15. Thanks for your understanding!❤️

I’m taking next week off! After years of solo baking, with no plan other than to make the best bread I can for the most people, it’s starting to feel unsustainable. Since I don’t have time during my baking weeks to think about the future, I’m taking time off to reflect and plan. Delivering today (Sunday) and then back at the usual locations on Thursday, April 15. Thanks for your understanding!❤️

04/01/2021

03/11/2021

It’s Thursday! WYB is back in stores with bread fresh from the oven, including sourdough levain, olive bread (available Thursdays only), ciabatta, focaccia and, of course, WYB’s traditional baguettes.

It’s Thursday! WYB is back in stores with bread fresh from the oven, including sourdough levain, olive bread (available Thursdays only), ciabatta, focaccia and, of course, WYB’s traditional baguettes.

02/14/2021

Hope you’re enjoying the snow! Bread is back today :)

Hope you’re enjoying the snow! Bread is back today :)

02/12/2021

Stock up on Wild Yeast Bread today because I’m taking a snow day tomorrow (Saturday)!

Stock up on Wild Yeast Bread today because I’m taking a snow day tomorrow (Saturday)!

01/30/2021

WYB Toasted Sesame Wheat! Available Thursdays thru Sundays at the Olympia Coops and Ralph’s Thriftway, and on Saturdays at Spud’s Produce in Olympia.

WYB Toasted Sesame Wheat! Available Thursdays thru Sundays at the Olympia Coops and Ralph’s Thriftway, and on Saturdays at Spud’s Produce in Olympia.

01/09/2021

I’m so happy to be selling bread in Tumwater! Now delivering Thursdays thru Sundays to both Spud’s Produce locations.

I’m so happy to be selling bread in Tumwater! Now delivering Thursdays thru Sundays to both Spud’s Produce locations.

01/07/2021

WYB is back in your favorite store! And now also delivering to the Spud’s Produce Tumwater location. Thanks for your patience during my break. It was wonderful spending time with my family and sleeping normal human hours!

WYB is back in your favorite store! And now also delivering to the Spud’s Produce Tumwater location. Thanks for your patience during my break. It was wonderful spending time with my family and sleeping normal human hours!

12/22/2020

Thursday, December 24, is the day to stock up on WYB bread. The bakery will be closed starting December 25, with deliveries resuming Thursday, January 7. All the best for 2021!

Thursday, December 24, is the day to stock up on WYB bread. The bakery will be closed starting December 25, with deliveries resuming Thursday, January 7. All the best for 2021!

12/16/2020

Savory stuffed waffles with pumpkin syrup, made with WYB New York Rye! Picture by @poppiphotography and recipe by Chef Henri Nol. Serves 6-8; prep time 20 minutes. Ingredients:
- 1 loaf Wild Yeast Bread Rye cut into ½ inch cubes
- ¼ c olive oil or fat of any kind
- 3-4 sprigs thyme destemmed
- 2 leeks cut into thin rings
- 1 bunch parsley either chopped or destemmed
- ½ bunch kale, chard or winter greens chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 c of broth
Pre-heat oven to 325
On a lined baking sheet combine the bread, olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper to your liking. Bake until lightly golden brown and let cool.

Combine the remaining ingredients except the broth. Slowly mix in the broth until the mixture is lightly malleable. Form a ball big enough to fully fit into your waffle iron when pressed.

Add your favorite type of syrup!

Pumpkin Syrup:
1 small pumpkin or squash of your choosing cut into bigger chunks or small enough to fit in your pot
2 cone piloncillo or 1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 t cloves
2 t allspice
1/2 t black pepper
3 quarts water

Bring water to boil with spices and sugar. Add pumpkin and turn down heat to a simmer. 35-45 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. Strain into another pot and reduce until thick.

Savory stuffed waffles with pumpkin syrup, made with WYB New York Rye! Picture by @poppiphotography and recipe by Chef Henri Nol. Serves 6-8; prep time 20 minutes. Ingredients:
- 1 loaf Wild Yeast Bread Rye cut into ½ inch cubes
- ¼ c olive oil or fat of any kind
- 3-4 sprigs thyme destemmed
- 2 leeks cut into thin rings
- 1 bunch parsley either chopped or destemmed
- ½ bunch kale, chard or winter greens chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 c of broth
Pre-heat oven to 325
On a lined baking sheet combine the bread, olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper to your liking. Bake until lightly golden brown and let cool.

Combine the remaining ingredients except the broth. Slowly mix in the broth until the mixture is lightly malleable. Form a ball big enough to fully fit into your waffle iron when pressed.

Add your favorite type of syrup!

Pumpkin Syrup:
1 small pumpkin or squash of your choosing cut into bigger chunks or small enough to fit in your pot
2 cone piloncillo or 1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 t cloves
2 t allspice
1/2 t black pepper
3 quarts water

Bring water to boil with spices and sugar. Add pumpkin and turn down heat to a simmer. 35-45 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender. Strain into another pot and reduce until thick.

11/21/2020

Just a reminder that we will be delivering fresh bread next week Monday thru Wednesday. Preorders for the holiday loaves are still available. The bakery will close for Thanksgiving with deliveries starting again Thursday, December 3rd. Many thanks to @poppiphotography and @henri_nol for today’s gorgeous photo!

Just a reminder that we will be delivering fresh bread next week Monday thru Wednesday. Preorders for the holiday loaves are still available. The bakery will close for Thanksgiving with deliveries starting again Thursday, December 3rd. Many thanks to @poppiphotography and @henri_nol for today’s gorgeous photo!

11/18/2020

Bread is the star of any bread stuffing, so use bread you love! Over the years I’ve used WYB Country Levain, Salted Rosemary and Walnut Raisin Wheat in this rustic stuffing recipe:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rustic-bread-stuffing-with-bell-pepper-and-fresh-thyme-236496. When doubling the recipe, I use most of an entire bunch of parsley, most of a bunch of thyme, and fresh sage to taste (add it when you add the parsley). Happy eating! #stuffing #thanksgiving #sourdoughbread #localbusiness #bread #organicfood #artisanbread

Bread is the star of any bread stuffing, so use bread you love! Over the years I’ve used WYB Country Levain, Salted Rosemary and Walnut Raisin Wheat in this rustic stuffing recipe:
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rustic-bread-stuffing-with-bell-pepper-and-fresh-thyme-236496. When doubling the recipe, I use most of an entire bunch of parsley, most of a bunch of thyme, and fresh sage to taste (add it when you add the parsley). Happy eating! #stuffing #thanksgiving #sourdoughbread #localbusiness #bread #organicfood #artisanbread

11/13/2020

WYB is offering two specialty loaves for Thanksgiving, Walnut Raisin Wheat and Salted Rosemary. Available by preorder only at Delmonico’s Heritage Butcher and Spud’s Produce in Olympia. To meet your holiday needs, I will be baking Monday thru Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. Please preorder at the stores. Limited quantities available.

11/07/2020

WYB sourdough cornmeal Broa is now available at the Westside Coop on Saturdays, and also at Ralph’s Thriftway, Spuds Produce and the Eastside Coop.

WYB sourdough cornmeal Broa is now available at the Westside Coop on Saturdays, and also at Ralph’s Thriftway, Spuds Produce and the Eastside Coop.

10/16/2020

You will see temporary bags for WYB while my usual bags are on back order. Same bread inside!

You will see temporary bags for WYB while my usual bags are on back order. Same bread inside!

10/12/2020

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Please help save Brandon Bernard from execution. More information and ways to help at: www.helpsavebrandon.com

10/10/2020

My husband’s breakfast on day-old Ciabatta toast.

My husband’s breakfast on day-old Ciabatta toast.

09/19/2020

Due to unexpected demand, round challahs are available again today at Spuds Produce in Olympia. Also at Delmonicos and both Olympia Coops.
RBG, we’ll miss you!

Due to unexpected demand, round challahs are available again today at Spuds Produce in Olympia. Also at Delmonicos and both Olympia Coops.
RBG, we’ll miss you!

09/17/2020

WYB round challah in celebration of Rosh Hashanah. Available in limited quantities today (Thursday) at Spuds Produce & both Olympia Coops; Friday at Spuds, Ralph’s Thriftway & Delmonicos; and Saturday at Delmonicos & the Coops. Because it’s made with wild yeast, this bread will stay fresh and delicious for several days.

WYB round challah in celebration of Rosh Hashanah. Available in limited quantities today (Thursday) at Spuds Produce & both Olympia Coops; Friday at Spuds, Ralph’s Thriftway & Delmonicos; and Saturday at Delmonicos & the Coops. Because it’s made with wild yeast, this bread will stay fresh and delicious for several days.

09/12/2020

Who can resist bread and chocolate? Cocoa hazelnut spread from the Olympia Food Coop on my sourdough challah (available with or without poppyseeds).

09/03/2020

People have been asking for an updated WYB delivery schedule. Here it is! Deliveries are Thursdays thru Sundays.

08/28/2020

New York Rye hot from the oven. In addition to the usual locations, now available at the West Side Coop on Fridays and Sundays. @rye @sourdough @organic @localbusiness @baker @baguette @artisanbread @olympiafood

08/21/2020

Lots of fresh bread on today’s delivery menu: baguettes, challah, ciabatta, toasted sesame, focaccia and sourdough levain. #sourdough #breadmaking #bread #baguette #focaccia #localbusiness #wildyeast #olympiafood #bakery