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The Baker's Way
If you've ever wondered where all of the beautiful bread and sweet treats in our bakery-cafes come from, you've arrived at the right place. So dive in and we'll share with you what we think makes Panera Bread so unique - from our fresh ingredients to our passionate bakers, a dedication to craftsmanship influences everything we do.
Celebrate and share with us this love of bread and baking.
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Asiago Cheese Strata
This is a super simple, incredibly delicious strata that you can make at home with basic ingredients you probably already have around your kitchen. How to describe this strata? Well, think savory Asiago French toast with a heaping helping of cheese, layered deep and oven baked in a creamy custard to melty perfection. Get the picture now?
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE RESOURCES ABOUT BREAD AND BAKING
The Internet is full of great recipes and cooking tips. Whether you need help with a favorite recipe or want to try something new, there are resources out there to show you how to do it. Our baking and culinary teams have compiled a few links to their favorite resources right here.
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bbga.org
What is it:
The Bread Bakers Guild of America
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
A colorful artisan baking community that
values and promotes baking education
and thrives on the lively exchange of ideas. -
kingarthurflour.com
What is it:
King Arthur Flour
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
They've been making naturally pure flour
that performs consistently for over 200
years and offer baking tips and education
for the at-home baker. -
tartinebread.com
What is it:
Tartine Bread
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
Learn to master artisan bread
baking techniques in this book written
by Chad Robertson, owner of the
Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. -
pasticceriabruno.com
What is it:
Pasticceria Bruno
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
An award-winning, NYC Italian bakery
and pastry shop featuring classic, artisan
baked goods and instructional classes.
Meet Bruno in our Ode to Bakers video. -
atthebakersbench.com
What is it:
At The Baker's Bench Blog
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
Review of Panera baker Eric Kastel's
book about artisan baking. Mom, writer,
blogger and pastry chef Sandy Smith tries
it out first-hand and shares her thoughts. -
acmebread.com
What is it:
The Acme Bread Company
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
A San Francisco-based,
environmentally-friendly bakery serving
over 100 varieties of artisan-baked goods
made from organic and locally sourced
ingredients. -
amysbread.com
What is it:
Amy's Bread
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
Features handmade, hearth-baked
breads and pastries prepared using
traditional European methods. -
bakerynouveau.com
What is it:
Bakery Nouveau
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
This award-winning Seattle bakery
offers expertly crafted artisan breads,
pastries, chocolates and desserts.