August Bread Basket

A recap of everything we baked together and loved this month.

Sep 01, 2025

Hi loaves,

Welcome to Bringing Bread Back — a space where I share with you recipes for gut-healthy breads and bakes that deserve a spot in your weekly rotation.

August was such a full month of baking, learning, and celebrating the simple joy of bread.

And just look at everything I have shared with you this month (in a format that’s easy to read and ad-free, thanks to the paid subscribers who support my work 🫶)

That’s a whole bakery case packed into just one month. Love it!

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Thank you for supporting my work and for joining me in our mission of Bringing Bread Back — making bread approachable, doable, and meaningful in modern homes.

Bread is Meant to be Shared

Your notes and stories remind me that this community is what makes bread so meaningful. I can’t wait to share more of your stories next time, so keep them coming!

“Your two pan method totally changed everything for me! I was able to bake about 40 loaves per week for the farmers market using the two pan method and the white Bosch mixer. I really prefer bread made using this method over the Dutch oven baked bread now. It's much easier to cut and has a crispy crust without being super hard on the bottom like it turns out in my Dutch oven. It's perfect! Thank you!”

Gustavo C.

Currently Loving

This month, three standouts deserve a little love:

Hotplate.com – my go-to platform for selling homemade bread and baked goods. It’s simple, professional, and gives micro bakeries the tools to grow and thrive. If you’ve ever dreamed of selling your bakes, Hotplate is where to start. You could create a menu and go live in minutes! Easy and effective!
Bosch Mixer (use code Maria to get $$ off and free shipping)– a powerhouse in the kitchen that helps me make bread, cookies and more! Whether you’re mixing stiff bagel dough or fluffy enriched breads, this mixer takes the heavy lifting off your shoulders and gives your wrists a break, while giving you consistent results. It’s quickly become one of my most trusted baking companions.
Lovely Floral Sourdough Loaf T-Shirt by Wild Yeast 15% off at checkout– a beautiful t-shirt I own and love to use to let everyone in my neighborhood know I am that bread lady :)

Shoutouts

One of my favorite parts of this community is celebrating each other’s wins. This month, let’s raise a toast (make it sourdough!) to:

Sarah from @the_sourdough_farmstand for winning the 2025 Micro Bakery Awards back in June. What an incredible accomplishment that shines a light on the beautiful work of cottage bakers sharing their bread and bakes with their neighbors. Congratulations, Sarah! So well deserved!
Radu from @grainrootbreads for opening a bakery in Colleyville, TX! What an exciting step, and such a gift to the local community. I can’t wait to visit since it’s not that far from me!
Sarah from @sarahdoessourdough for the launch of her brand-new website and newsletter — Take a look and you will totally notice she put her heart into making it look beautiful and aligned with her brand essence. Love it!

Congratulations, friends. We’re all cheering you on!

Now it’s your turn:

What should we bake together this fall?
What would you love to learn more about when it comes to bread making and baking?
Is there a tool or product you’d like me to share more about?
Or someone in the baking world you’d like me to spotlight for a shoutout?

I’d love to hear from you — just drop your thoughts in the comments below!