Storing Instructions
Tradition dictates that artisan breads are to be sold in open-ended paper bags so that the bread may breathe. Dedicated to the tradition of the industry, we sell many of our breads in an open-ended paper bag. Conceptually, an artisan bread should have a crisp, crunchy crust, opening to a soft, moist interior. By “breathing,” the moisture held by the wet dough escapes and creates the traditional artisan crust. Due to these processes, we recommend our breads be consumed the same day as purchased. Sometimes, though, this is not as easy as it sounds! In the extremely rare case that our bread is not immediately devoured, here are some great ways to store our products.
To Save:
Place cut side down on a cutting board and cover with a good towel.
Or
Double bag and place in the freezer
To Eat:
If your baguette has been out and is hard: Brush with water, wrap in a towel, and put in the oven for 3-10 minutes at 300-350 degrees.
If Frozen:
Remove from the freezer and let thaw in the bag for a few hours. Once thawed, heat in the oven for 3-7 minutes at 350 degrees.
FAQs
I am a vegan, what options do I have?
Many of our breads are made without the use of animal products. We are in the process of having these products certified through vegan.org. However, we wish to convey the fact that our facility is responsible for producing other non-vegan products, including those which contain pasteurized eggs and honey. Although the production space is subject to a thorough cleaning process, vegan products may come into contact with the same surfaces as the non-vegan products. Our vegan-friendly products can be easily identified throughout our site; just look for this symbol!
Do you make gluten free products?
Truckee Sourdough currently does not offer gluten-free products. For health and safety reasons, gluten-free products must remain completely gluten-free, and such a standard would be difficult to achieve in our bakery. We will continue to explore the feasibility of such offerings for those who are gluten-intolerant.
Where can I buy your breads?
You can purchase Truckee Sourdough breads at many different retail outlets in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Visit our Where to Find Us page to view the list of grocery stores we have partnered with.
Are you GMO free?
Various breads produced by our company are GMO-free. We are in the process of getting these products properly certified by FoodChain Global Advisors, a partner of nonGMOproject.org. You can identify GMO-free products throughout the site by the following symbol! 
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Do you make any organic products?
We currently do not produce breads using organic flours, though we are exploring options to make organic certified products available!
What allergens should I worry about?
Our production facility manufactures breads that use powdered milk, pasteurized eggs, tree nuts (walnuts only), and, of course, wheat. Although we do everything we can to clean machines and set up processes to avoid cross-contamination, if you have an extreme allergy, it is always better to avoid our products.
My bread is hard, is there anything I can do, I don’t want to throw it away?
Yes, there is! We would never want to see a piece of bread go to waste. See our section on storing and care instructions.
How long do your breads usually last?
One of the tenets of our company is to make healthy, chemical-free bread. The market is currently saturated with breads that last for weeks yet require nasty chemical additives in order to achieve these shelf lives. Therefore, our breads tend to have shorter life spans due to the lack of these chemicals. We generally expect the bread to last 6 days. Our delivered breads remain on the shelf for between 1 and 3 days (depending on the product and its packaging); therefore, the consumer has at least 3 days remaining to enjoy the bread. If you wish to consume our product at a later time, we recommend you freeze it! The bread can then be thawed and enjoyed at a later time.