“Artisan Bread” is a difficult thing to define. Yes, there are packaged loaves at the store labled “Artisan Bread,” but besides these products- essentially decorative chew toys- what fits the category?

Artisan bread baking is an approach to bread making that utilizes sustainable and minimalistic methods in an effort to preserve flavor from the grain and enhance it.

An Artisan is defined as “a worker skilled in trade, especially making things by hand”

By this definition, Artisan Bread requires a human.

So why is there machine produced and packaged bread labeled Artisanal?

There are many different approaches to Artisan Bread Baking, and any yeasted dough will go through the same ten step process, beginning with mixing, and ending with baking. The methods and timing of executing each step lends great influence to the final product, and each approach could be viewed as its own style within the “Artisan Bread” scope.

But arguably as important as methods of dough processing, is the flour used, and how it was processed.

At w/Heat, all products are made using organic unbleached unbromated patent flour.

In a majority of commercial bakeries, “Artisan Bread” factories, and many pizza shops, chemicals are added to either the flour or the dough for multiple reasons, typically to mitigate the effects of what would be considered poor dough processing practices under different circumstances.

Different additives have different impacts to dough rheology, but are typically used with the same goal in mind - shelf life, production efficency, and making a dough that can handle lots of physical stress in the form of aggressive handling or extreme temperature fluctuation. 

The result of this is a yeasted dough product which isn’t much more evolved than a tortilla, despite the polished look.

Digestibility suffers in products manufactured using practices such as these, and a process that would be more complete with time, is replaced with chemicals for faster processing, streamlined workability artisanal looks, and ultimately, better profit margins.

In Artisan Baking, this level of consistency, and a higher level of flavor, is achieved through observance, practice, and planning. Without the use of chemical additives.

Quality selected ingredients are thoughtfully transformed into products that highlight the synergy of their flavor while showcasing different textures.  

This is the approach at w/Heat

————————————————-
Menu

Pizzas are 12-13in in diameter. One Pizza feeds 2-3.

Electronic Payment Only

“Products are produced in a home kitchen not inspected by a health department that may also process common food allergens. If you have safety concerns, contact the local health department.”

Pizza

Plain Cheese (Mozzarella) –—------------------------------------$25

⚠️Allergen Alert - Contains Wheat and Dairy

Tomato Pie (incl fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil)----- $22

⚠️Allergen Alert - Contains Wheat 

Add Fresh herb blend (Rosemary, oregano) —------------ $1

Additionals: 

Crumble Spicy Italian Pork Sausage —-$2.50

⚠️Allergen Alert - Contains Wheat, Dairy, Soy

Side Whipped Ricotta ------------------------$3

Topped with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Black Pepper

⚠️Allergen Alert - Contains, Dairy

Pepperoni —--------------------------------------$2

Crumble Beef —---------------------------------$2.50

Desserts

Brioche Crostata —------------------- $6.50 Slice // $45 Whole (8 pcs)

Buttery, French Brioche base, layered with seasonal jam and

Semolina Frangipane, topped with crispy toasted almonds.

⚠️Allergen Alert - Contains Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Nuts, Eggs

Malt Bun —------------------------------ $ 3.50

Gooey Sweet Malt Filling baked inside a soft buttery milk bread with crispy topping.

⚠️Allergen Alert - Contains Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Eggs

Cardamom Sablés —----------------- $3.50

A buttery, crispy, melt in your mouth cookie. Lightly coated with Green Cardamom infused sugar. 2pcs per pack.

⚠️Allergen Alert - Contains Wheat, Dairy, Eggs