Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods ; and good bread with fresh butter , the greatest of feasts . ~ james beard , american chef and cook book author
Emily discovered a local farm table and mumbled about how and mill called Migrash Farms . amazing these pancakes were She placed an order and were between bites . Experiencing those soon in possession of a few bags flavors set a spark in us that drives of freshly milled whole wheat and us to this day . an ancient grain called einkorn . I
As I learned more about the had never heard of einkorn , nor local grain movement and our local had I had an opportunity to bake grain economy , I was delighted with freshly milled local flour . Our to see enthusiasm for local grains early experiments with sourdough gaining momentum across the baking failed . We lacked the basic country . Small grain growers are skills necessary to bake successful increasingly active within their sourdough at home . Our small flat communities . They are working loaves left much to be desired , but hard to support the health and these small misshapen lumps held wellness of their communities by an unmistakable bounty of flavor . I remember the first time we grains . Small bakeries are pop-
growing heirloom and heritage
made pancakes from fresh-milled ping up , utilizing fresh milled local einkorn . We all just sat around the grains and natural fermentation to
produce hyper-local bread . There are relationships forming between communities , farmers , millers , and bakers . Once again I ham happy to report we see people uniting through bread as they have done for thousands of years .
Andrew Roy is the owner and head baker at Twin Bears Bakery . Andrew along with his wife , Emily , and daughter Zia have been producing local naturally fermented sourdough breads in their cottage bakery for two years . Andrew can be found speaking about local grains and the health benefits of natural breads at local farmers markets and events in and around Frederick . If you interested in learning more about the local grain economy or natural bread you can connect @ twinbearsbakery on Instagram or email twinbearsbakery @ gmail . com .
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