The levain is the foundation of your future magnificent sourdough breads. But beyond being a simple ingredient, it is an art in itself: the art of understanding living organisms. Get to know it, understand it and, above all, take good care of it!
Bread
The Bara loaf, slow-proof
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BuyBara, which means ‘bread’ in Breton, puts buckwheat in the spotlight, a cereal emblematic of Brittany. Its rustic character, naturally toasted notes and generous crumb are enhanced by a sourdough fermentation that gives it aromatic depth and a long finish.

Bara, which means ‘bread’ in Breton, puts buckwheat in the spotlight, a cereal emblematic of Brittany. Its rustic character, naturally toasted notes and generous crumb are enhanced by a sourdough fermentation that gives it aromatic depth and a long finish.
The figures
- Hydration
- 88%
- Bake
- 240 °C, 50 min
- Flour
- Organic stone-ground T80 and organic buckwheat
- Yield
- 750 g loaf
What you get
The full weighing, ingredient by ingredient.
Every step, in order, just as I write it at the bakehouse.
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All the recipes and eBooksThe levain is the foundation of your future magnificent sourdough breads. But beyond being a simple ingredient, it is an art in itself: the art of understanding living organisms. Get to know it, understand it and, above all, take good care of it!
A baguette full of character, with a subtle acidity, a well-coloured crust and incredible aromas thanks to the sourdough starter. Optimised keeping quality thanks to the long fermentation.
After the numbers
The feel for it comes at the bakehouse.
Feeling when a dough is ready, understanding why the blade drags: that is the work of a course, hands in the dough.

