Artisan Bread

Hearth Breads

Baguette – Baked Every Day

The hallmark of all bakers – we take great pride in ours classic baguette. Best served fresh. If you have day old baguettes, we suggest making crostini: Slice, toss with olive oil and salt and toast.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast

Spinach Bread

This is a delicious bread to serve with roasted meats, poultry or vegetables. Baked on Fridays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Spinach, Olive Oil, Salt, Yeast, Garlic, Nutmeg, and Egg Wash.

Pain de Campagne

We use the same dough as our baguette to make this big round loaf. It keeps longer and is the quintessential “every day” bread – it can be eaten with absolutely anything. Baked everyday.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast

Germ Levain

We use a special flour from Great River Organic Milling to make this bread – it’s got great wheat flavor and has an incredibly moist crumb. Eat with a soft, rich cheese like Havarti or Ridder, and don’t worry about it going stale – it keeps for up to a week! Baked on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Ingredients: Partially Sifted Whole Wheat Flour, Water, Whole Wheat Levain, Unbleached Wheat Flour, Salt

Green Olive

This is a true olive loaf – rich with olive oil and packed with juicy Sicilian olives, it’s very good served with a simple pasta dinner or with an antipasti platter. Baked on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Green Olives, Semolina, Water, Olive Oil, Salt, Yeast, Malt Powder; brushed with Egg before baking

Rosemary Olive Levain

We add lots of rosemary and kalamata olives to our Germ Levain dough to make this loaf – it’s a perfect addition to any cheese platter and a superb choice for a grilled mozzarella sandwich. Baked on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Ingredients: Partially Sifted Whole Wheat Flour, Water, Whole Wheat Levain, Unbleached Wheat Flour, Salt

Sourdough

One of our most popular breads, this crusty loaf has a pleasingly complex flavor from the small amount of rye and whole wheat flour. Slice thin, brush with olive oil and toast to serve with cheese; or slice thick and serve to sop up stews and braised meats. Baked everyday.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Whole Wheat Levain, Rye, Salt, Yeast

Sourdough Rye

This is a very mild rye bread with classic caraway flavor – if you like pastrami or corned beef, you’ll definitely want this bread. Baked on Thursdays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Rye Flour, Whole Wheat Levain, Salt, Caraway Seeds

Stirato

Our version of ciabatta (stirato means “stretched” in Italian, referring to the way we transfer them to the oven), this bread is chewy and goes with everything. Our favorite way to eat it is to slice thick pieces, brush with olive oil and grill – chewy and crunchy and a perfect match for grilled chicken. Baked everyday.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast

Sunflower Rye (Loaf and Baguette)

This beautiful loaf is pictured in the bottom right of this page. A well-balanced rye bread chock full of toasted sunflower seeds, this has rapidly become one of our most popular loaves. It’s great with a well-aged white cheddar, and kids like it too! Baked everyday except Mondays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Rye Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Molasses, Whole Wheat Levain, Oil, Salt, Yeast

• Other seasonal selections

Sweet Breads

Brioche

A rich, buttery pan loaf – makes great grilled sandwiches and amazing french toast. Baked on Saturdays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Eggs, Butter, Whole Milk, Sugar, Salt, Yeast

Cardamom Bread

This is a sweet Scandinavian specialty – so of course it goes great with coffee. This lovely loaf makes a nice gift, and is always appreciated at brunch. Baked on Weekends.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Whole Milk, Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Raisins, Salt, Yeast, Cardamom; topped with Brown Sugar and Almonds

Challah

The classic loaf from the Jewish tradition, most often served on Fridays. Ours comes plain, or topped with sesame or poppy – and it makes unparalleled stuffed French toast. Baked on Fridays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Eggs, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Canola Oil, Salt, Yeast; may be topped with Sesame or Poppy Seeds

Chocolate Bread

This Italian bread is studded with chocolate chips and is just sweet enough to enjoy at any time of day. Our customers like to eat this with mascarpone and raspberry jam, and many give this bread as a gift. Baked on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Chocolate Chips, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Butter, Eggs, Salt, Yeast

Irish Soda Bread

It’s hugely popular and one of Harvey’s favorites. It goes with just about anything, savory or sweet. For St. Patrick’s Day we offer a version with caraway and currants. Baked Thursday through Sunday.

Ingredients: Buttermilk, Oats, Rye Flour, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Brown Sugar

Pan Loaves

Multi Grain

True to form, this loaf is packed with nine grains and sprouted wheat berries. It’s nutty-tasting and moist, not dry and saw-dusty like some other versions out there. It makes a great sandwich – one of our favorites is hummus and turkey with sliced tomatoes. Baked Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Ingredients: Water, Unbleached Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Levain, Soaked Wheat Berries, Multi-Grain Mix, Oats, Salt, Yeast; covered with Wheat Bran

Sicilian

A light, golden loaf covered in toasted sesame seeds. We make chicken sandwiches on this bread, and it just might be the best toasting loaf in the city. Baked on Mondays, Wednesdays and the weekends.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Semolina, Water, Levain, Olive Oil,Salt, Yeast; covered with Sesame Seeds

Slicing

This is your basic white bread, but with integrity. It is absolutely essential for BLTs or plain grilled cheese sandwiches – the surface crisps beautifully and the inside stays soft. (Call to special order a loaf without egg wash if you have egg allergies.) Baked on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Canola Oil, Salt, Yeast; brushed with Egg before baking

Honey Whole Wheat

This has some honey and butter to smooth the rough edges, and is a definite cure for the “dry wheat bread syndrome”. It’s a must-have for tuna-on-toast. Baked on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Water, Croissant Scraps (flour, water, milk, butter, sugar, salt, yeast), Unbleached Wheat Flour, Honey, Salt, Yeast; brushed with Egg before baking

Rolls

Ficelle

French for “string,” this is our demi-baguette. A great choice for picnics and bread baskets. Baked everyday.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast

French Rolls

We make these everyday with our baguette dough – make a perfect sandwich with salted butter and sweet ham. Baked everyday.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast

Potato Rolls

The classic Minnesota roll, served at thousands of turkey dinners and coveted for leftovers. The rest of the year, this is our go-to bread for hamburgers and pulled-pork sandwiches. Baked everyday except Mondays and Saturdays.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Potato Flour, Sugar, Milk Powder, Butter, Salt, Yeast

Stirato Rolls

Ciabatta sandwiches are the current craze – and for good reason. Chewy and significant, these hold up to your sauciest and salami-est creations with ease. Baked everyday.

Ingredients: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast

Asiago Pepper Dinner Rolls (Seasonal)

Available only during the holidays, this is the roll the bakers steal off the racks more than any other. They pack a bit of heat and provide a decidedly un-Minnesotan counterpoint to your traditions.