What is sprouted wheat?
This really is the most commonly asked question from customers from coast to coast. Our sprouted grain breads, bagels, buns, pizzas, and tortillas are truly unique in that they are made with “Sprouted Whole Wheat” as opposed to flour. Most bakeries get up in the morning, open up a bag of flour and make something. At Alvarado Street Bakery, our process is quite a bit different. We take whole, organic wheat berries and soak them in filtered water until they “sprout”, until they actually begin to grow. When the excess water has been drained, we grind the “living sprouts” into dough. What comes out of our grinder is not a dry powder, but a wet and mushy dough that becomes the basis for all of our recipes. Add a little fresh yeast, some sea salt and a bit of sweetness (natural honey, organic raisins, organic dates, pure barley malt) and there you have it, the ultimate whole grain bread! The concept of baking bread with sprouted grains is not a new idea. In fact, it dates back to biblical ti
Sprouted wheat is the healthiest way to get whole grains. First we start with the whole-wheat kernel and literally sprout it. As the kernel grows, many vitamins are formed in the process which adds to the nutritional value of our bread. The kernels and sprouts are then ground up in whole and put into our many sprouted wheat breads. This unique process is what gives our signature flavor and texture.
