Our Story

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When the oven in our rental house broke down a while ago, it took our landlord some time (let's say, a long time) to replace it. Jude took a look at our toaster oven and thought: Sure, I can bake a loaf of bread in there. And, of course, he did. Not just one but many tasty loaves of handmade bread. The only problem was that the toaster oven wasn't quite tall enough, and when the bread would rise, it often hit the top, creating a... you guessed it... black crust. 

We've come a long way since then and we now bake our loaves in a very nice professional oven. No more black crust, but the name stuck (just not to the top of the oven). 

Here at Black Crust Bakery, we deliver great bread by starting with organic non-GMO flour. We combine this with an aged sourdough starter, filtered water, and Himalayan Sea Salt. All of our bread is made by hand. In contrast to hastily made bread from the supermarket, we believe that bread requires a personal touch, and we impart our love of baking into every loaf we make. Allowing time for fermentation provides our bread with a deep and complex flavor profile, making it easier to digest. Our handmade bread not only nourishes the body but also delights all of the senses. 

For our customers with digestive issues (and a love for good bread!), we are proud to offer einkorn bread. Because of the minimal processing of einkorn flour, many with gluten intolerances are able to enjoy our einkorn loaves. We love to bring happiness in the form of bread!