ALL things bread

The European’s have a saying; “Bread is older than Man”.

Bread has long been attributed to the rise of mankind, with the widely held belief that man has been baking bread for over 30,000 years. With the discovery of a source of nutrition which could be stored and kept through the long, cold winters, man finally progressed to the neolithic age of farming and civilisation, making the trade of baker one of the oldest and most fundamental in the world.

The Egyptians were first accredited with the intentional use of a “starter”; wild yeasts found in air were allowed to react with flour and water over an extended period of time, creating carbon dioxide bubbles, which when mixed into their standard doughs resulted in lighter and fluffier bread - a process we now call leavening.

Edwards Sourdough retains these same core principles in bread making that date back to 300BC. Our baking process begins with the creation of starters that are allowed to ferment for between twelve & thirty six hours that, once combined with premium flours and grains, lend Edwards Sourdough breads their characteristic rich and full-bodied flavours. Utilising the best locally sourced and imported ingredients, Edwards Sourdough breads are not only delicious but promote healthy eating and well-being for every body.

the edwards sourdough philosophy

Edwards Sourdough bakery is a Victorian family owned business that has consistently produced the highest quality breads for over a decade.  Combining ancient techniques of bread-making with a modern technological breakthrough in the form of lactobacilli, Edwards Sourdough bakery delivers you a loaf enriched with proven techniques from the past and the health benefits of the present.

Lactobacilli are a bacteria that are considered extremely beneficial to the human body and have probiotic uses. Lactobacilli produce lactic acid in the human digestive system, which among other purposes, helps keep pH levels in the intestines stable. Ongoing research has linked Lactobacilli with possible means of combating irritable bowel syndrome, liver failure, asthma, high cholesterol, lactose intolerance, and necrotising enterocolitis (a form of bowel disorder).

At Edwards Sourdough, our mission is to provide breads that are not only rich, flavoursome and pleasing to the tongue - but also breads that are genuinely healthy. That is why at Edwards Sourdough we NEVER use pre-mixes, harmful preservatives or additives. Our loaves are also free from artificial flavours and colours. Edwards Sourdough promotes healthy eating and well-being for every body.

All Edwards Sourdough breads contain the following health benefits:

•   Naturally enriched with Acidophilus Bifidus for promotion of a healthy gut

•   High in soluble fibre to aid healthy digestion

•   Low glycemic index for longer sustenance

•   Naturally high in essential vitamins and minerals promoting a healthy immune system

•   Low in fat

•   Low in sugar

•   No artificial additives, colours or flavours

•   Low in sodium

•   Cholesterol free

•   Naturally Omega-3 enriched lowering cholesterol and promoting heart health

•   Rich source of lignans which may protect against breast and prostate cancers

•   Rich source of folate for a healthy baby

•   Naturally enriched with vitamin B