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Artisan bakers sparking sourdough boom

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Sourdough is having a moment, again. Itay Hod in San Francisco shows why this classic loaf still has plenty of rise.

Breakdown
  • A San Francisco bakery is helping to spark renewed interest in sourdough bread. 12s
  • Jane the bakery produces up to 600 loaves daily, each taking about five days to make. 32s
  • The bakery mills its own grain on site, using crops grown on their family farm. 1m 6s
  • Experts say consumers are demanding higher quality bread, but artisanal methods increase costs. 1m 22s
  • Maintaining affordability while expanding the market for artisanal bread remains a challenge. 1m 37s
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