How It Started
“What started as a simple hobby quickly became something I truly love. Sourdough gives me a chance to slow down, create something with my hands, and turn a few simple ingredients into something worth sharing.
For me, the best moments are often the simplest ones. Family and friends gathered around the table, good food, plenty of laughter, and time spent together. Baking sourdough has become a small way of adding a little more love to those moments.” - Sherry Leal, Founder & Baker
Fresh Bread, Made for You
Simply Leal bread is made in small batches with simple ingredients, plenty of time, and a long fermentation for great flavor and texture.
Order Online
Place your order online during the week to reserve your bread.
Baked Fresh on Saturday
Your order is handcrafted and baked fresh on Saturday—just for that week’s orders.
Pick Up on Sunday
Your bread will be ready for pickup at the Leals’ anytime after 2 p.m. on Sunday.
No shelves of bread waiting around. Just thoughtfully made, freshly baked sourdough waiting for you.
How It’s Prepared
Combine the starter, water, flour, and salt to make the dough
Rest the dough
Stretch, knead, and fold the dough
Let the dough rise
Shape the loaf
Refrigerate overnight
Score the dough
Bake
Cool, slice and enjoy
Disclaimer: This is a home bakery in Bloomington, Indiana, with one baker. Because of this, Leal Loaf Bakery can produce only 20 loaves a week. Place your order before the limit is reached! Current weekly loaf count: 5 of 20 ordered.
Orders are placed online, baked on Saturday, and picked up on Sunday.
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