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Celebrating Sourdough
La Brea Bakery has led the modern artisan bread movement
since 1989, celebrated for its iconic sourdough starter. With a
signature golden crust and soft interior, La Brea Bakery artisan
breads grace the tables of homes and restaurants across the
country. Now fans of La Brea Bakery will find more inspiration
for their meals with the La Brea Bakery cookbook, From Starter
to Finish: Sourdough Breadmaking and Culinary Inspirations.
A fresh addition to the cookbook world, this collection of
simple recipes incorporating artisan bread is designed for both
seasoned and aspiring home bakers and chefs, passionate sourdough
aficionados, and devotees of the La Brea Bakery brand.
Diving into the art of breadmaking, From Starter to Finish shares
breadmaking insights, tips, and techniques, along with the secrets
of sourdough. With beautiful imagery and food creativity,
this cookbook presents delicious recipes for every meal and
every occasion, from sandwiches and appetizers to sweet or
savory dishes that incorporate La Brea Bakery artisan breads,
baguettes, and rolls.
Start the day with La Brea Bakery's play on breakfast, with
recipes that include Maple-Bacon Breakfast Sandwich on a La
Brea Bakery Ciabatta Roll and a Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
with Apple Cider Syrup made with delicious cinnamon raisin
bread.
Find comfort in sandwich recipes, from timeless to gourmet,
including the Classic Steakhouse Ribeye Sandwich on a La
Brea Bakery French Baguette, and an array of delectable and
unique grilled cheese recipes.
Attract a crowd with recipes for appetizers, salads, or entrees,
like the Toasted Wheat Panzanella Salad, the Ahi Tuna Skewers,
or the Sweet Potato and Sage Soup with Blue Cheese Croutons
made from La Brea Bakery's classic Italian Round bread.
And end the day on a sweet note with desserts that include La
Brea Bakery Café Signature Bread Pudding, a decadent Strawberry
Mascarpone Crostini, and Caramelized Telera Ice Cream
Sandwiches.
Whether the book is displayed in your reception room or becomes
a trusty kitchen companion, La Brea Bakery's From Starter
to Finish is the perfect cookbook for artisan bread lovers.
Sourdough Melts
Panera Bread has announced the newest additions to its sandwich
menu: two toasted Sourdough Melts available nationwide
starting at $8.99. Crafted on Panera's signature Country Rustic
Sourdough, these new Sourdough Melts pair perfectly with its
signature soups this National Soup Month, where for a limited
time, guests can complete their meal with a cup of soup for just
$1 on the Panera app with purchase of an entrée.
Guests can choose between the new Bacon Avocado Melt
with applewood smoked bacon, fresh avocado, smoked gouda,
everything bagel seasoning blend and chipotle aioli on toasted
sourdough, or the Southwest Chicken Melt with smoked pulled
chicken, smoked gouda, red onion, cilantro and chipotle aioli on
toasted sourdough. These sandwiches are available as a whole
or half sandwich portion or as part of a You Pick Two.
" Just in time for National Soup Month, it's the perfect season
for guests to cozy up with a new Sourdough Melt and complete
their meal with a cup of their favorite Panera soup for $1, " says
Drayton Martin, Panera's senior vice president, brand building.
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