Founded in Calgary, Artisan Bread Collective is devoted to Canadian bread culture. We support home bakers, professional artisans, and anyone with a love for wholesome bread. Share knowledge, recipes, and your loaf journeys with our growing community.
To empower Canadian bakers by providing resources, events, and a welcoming community space for sharing the joy of bread.
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned baker, join us and grow your skills.
Access step-by-step recipes, troubleshooting guides, and technique tutorials.
Participate in monthly bakes, workshops, and friendly competitions.
Sourdough is at the heart of artisan bread. From nurturing your starter to scoring beautiful crusts, our guides help you achieve the perfect loaf. Discover the science, tradition, and artistry behind sourdough’s resurgence in Canadian kitchens.
Learn how to create, maintain, and troubleshoot a lively sourdough starter.
Master techniques for open crumb structure and golden, crispy crusts.
Explore Canadian flours, hydration ratios, and best practices for dough handling.
Post your bakes and recipes or ask for feedback from experienced bakers across Canada!
From hand-mixing dough to Dutch oven baking, discover proven methods and essential tools for all styles of artisan bread. Our tutorials help demystify hydration, fermentation, scoring, and more.
Compare proofing baskets, blades, ovens, and scales for home use.
Step-by-step guidance for shaping boules, batards, and artistic scoring.
Understand the role of fermentation, gluten development, and heat for better results.
What’s your favourite technique or tool? Join the conversation and help others succeed.
Connect with bakers in your city through bake-alongs, workshops, and pop-up events. Participate in our monthly challenge or join a virtual bake to learn together and celebrate delicious results.
Join scheduled group bakes and see how your loaves stack up.
Attend online or in-person classes led by expert Canadian bakers.
Friendly contests for the most creative, beautiful, or delicious bread.
View our event calendar or propose your own bake to bring the community together.
Artisan Bread Collective thrives on sharing, learning, and celebrating. Connect in our forums, join group challenges, and get inspired by member spotlights and success stories.
Read interviews and stories from bakers across Canada.
Ask questions, share results, and offer support to fellow bakers.
Show off your best loaves and see what others are baking.
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