The Essential Baking Company

We bake fresh bread, pastries, and desserts using organic and all-natural ingredients using time-honored techniques.

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Here's our famous Pain Du George in its natural habitat! 😂

This generously sized loaf's made with specially milled whole wheat flour, giving it a lighter flavor & texture than typical whole wheat. 🍞✨

Look for Essential Baking fresh #artisan breads in Washington state! ❤🍞

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If you need some inspo, check out this beautiful plate that Bethany from @BethanysHealth on Instagram whipped up! 😍

She used our #bread to enjoy her Garlic Herb Green Pea Spread. 

Our #EssentialBaking #artisan #freshloaves are perfect for all your favorite spreads!

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We completely agree with @jamesbeard on Instagram: good bread IS the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods. 🙌🏼🍞

What's your favorite thing to enjoy with a slice of fresh bread?

#freshbread #organicbread #breadislife #organicfood #healthycarbs #healthyfood #bestbread

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You probably have enough on hand at home... if not, make sure you pick up one of our artisan fresh loaves this week - it helps make dinner easy.

#charcuterie #charcuterieinspiration #essential #artisan #breadlovers #artisanbread #bestbread #baguette #organicfoods #healthyfoodie

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If you've had a long week (and haven't we all??), don't worry - #charcuterie's here to save the day! 😁🥖🧀🥓🍇

All you need is your favorite Essential Baking #artisan #freshbread - our Parisian Star #Baguette is a great choice - and your choice of accompaniments! 😁

#bread

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What's your favorite way to top your toast?

With our #artisan #freshbread as your canvas, the only limit is your imagination! ✨

Look for Essential Baking fresh artisan breads throughout Washington state, at stores like @QFCGrocery and other PNW retailers! ❤🍞

#ArtisanBread

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There's noting quite like your favorite sandwich on toasted artisan bread! ♥🍞

What's your favorite Essential Baking fresh bread to enjoy your sandwich on? 

#sando #sandwichtime #sandwichlife #artisan #essential #foodie #organicfood #healthyfood #freshbread #breadlover

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Breakfast and snacks never tasted sooo good! We blend raisins, organic honey, pecans and cinnamon to make the most flavorful bread around! 🤤

Delicious on its own - or even better with nut butter and thinly sliced apples. 🍞🥜🍏

#raisinbread #organicbread #organicfoods #bread

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Slow-baked and naturally fermented, Seattle-made Parisian Star Sliced French #Sourdough round is the perfect sized slice for the ultimate #sando with all your fav toppings! 

Find our Parisian Star Sliced French Sourdough throughout Washington state, at stores like @QFCGrocery!❤

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Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!!

How will you be celebrating???? We recommend our artisan fresh bread and ALLLLLLLLL the cheeses! 🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀

Tag us in your pics!

#artisanbread #artisan #grilledcheese #nationalgrilledcheeseday #cheeselovers #cheeseandbread #breadlover

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Why suffer through regular #bread... 😭

When you can have fresh, #Seattle-baked #artisanbread?? 😍🍞

Look for it in #Washington state at @QFCGrocery, @PCC, Town & Country Markets, and @MetMarket!

#pnwfoodie #artisan #breadislife #breadlovers #freshbread #essential

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Find it throughout Washington state at @QFCGrocery, @PCC, Town & Country Markets, and @MetMarket!

#sourdough #sourdoughbread #organicbread #breadislife #seattlefoodie #pnwlife #artisanbread #healthyeats #healthyishappy #toast #toasttime

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Have you tried out Parisian Star Sliced #Sourdough!?😍

Slow-baked & naturally fermented, this fresh #Seattle-made sourdough round is the blank canvas for the ultimate #homemadesandwich with all your favorite toppings. You'll love its crispy crust with a soft and fluffy texture!

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What CAN'T you do with a good baguette? 😍

Our Parisian Star Baguette features a crisp crust with a light and airy texture that makes for the perfect sandwich, side, or sliced crostini. 🥖

Available at local PNW retailers!

#baguette #baguettesandwich #breadlovers #organicbread

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We know you're checkin' the labels - that's why we ensure only the freshest, local ingredients!

Take a look at this one, from our #Columbia #SlicedBread - it contains 3 different organic flours to create a robust artisan flavor with a deliciously chewy texture. 🤤

#organicbread

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Find our Sourdough and other delicious, artisan breads throughout Washington state at @QFCGrocery, @PCC, Town & Country Markets, and @MetMarket!

#foodislove #breadislife #artisanbread #organicsourdough

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Good news - #sourdough doesn't just taste delicious! Because of the way it's made, it also:

💪🏼 is easier to digest (because the bacteria-yeast combo breaks down grains before they even reach your stomach)
💪🏿 has a lower glycemic index, compared to other breads..

#sourdoughbread

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...(because fermentation reduces starches)
💪🏿 has a lower glycemic index, compared to other breads (because fermentation reduces starches)
💪🏽 has less gluten (because the longer prep time breaks down more of it)

#sourdoughlove #Washington #pnwfoodie #seattlefoodie #organicfoodie

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Take your weekday dinners to the next level with charcuterie boards!

They're easy. They're delicious? They're fun.

What more could you ask for??

Try them with our Parisian Star Baguette!

#baguette #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #artisan #breadislife #organicfoods #bread

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Find it throughout Washington State!

#multigrain #multigrainbread #organicbread #avocadotoast #avocadolover #Washington #pnwlife #breadlovers #foodielife #greaterseattle #bestbread

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Made w/ nutritious #organic whole grains & seeds, our #multigrain #slicedbread boasts a rustic savory flavor and hearty texture.🤤

Each loaf is slowly fermented & baked to perfection w/ an incredible ✨3 grams of protein per slice✨, making it a satisfying toast or sando option.