A True Random Act of Breadness...

It's officially summertime and the temp has already hit 100 degrees! Although you and I might be thinking about keeping cool by hitting the beach or a swimming pool, there's a group of dedicated folks whose entire mission is to keep Burbank safe during fire season. 

I felt this was a good time to deliver some Random Acts of Breadness to all 6 fire stations here in Burbank, so I personally presented a big bag of our artisan Country Loaves to these Burbank Fire Department folks who answered the bell when I rang. 

I introduced myself and told them I was donating bread from Random Acts of Breadness on Magnolia Boulevard; some of these firemen knew where the bakery is located. All of them were happy to receive our gifts as you can see by the smiles all around!

If you know any of these gentlemen, please reply to this e-mail with your story. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the photos...

These Fire Stations are right in our neighborhoods. Get to know them and their personnel. It's as easy and ringing the bell and introducing yourself... 

Since the very first Thanksgiving after opening Random Acts of Breadness, we've had requests for sourdough rolls. At the time, and for the years that followed, I couldn't see how these could be made in a time-efficient manner. A couple weeks ago I decided to give it a go and see what happened. Like our other loaves, it's still labor-intensive, just smaller. And baking 20 rolls on parchment in a sheet pan is challenging! But the first batch turned out surprisingly well, considering I was guessing the baking time based on how the rolls were rising in the oven and when to switch from steam-heat to dry-heat.

Whereas normally we would cure our full-size loaves for 24 hours, with the rolls, they can be eaten as early as a few hours out of the oven. But as they age, the sourdough flavor gets more pronounced. So you have options. These can also be frozen and pulled out to thaw for an hour or so, then warmed up in the oven (or toaster oven) wrapped in foil (for steaming) or without (for extra browning and crispy crust).

And you have to admit, they're cute. 😂

This Week's Breadness...

Here's what breads are available this week:

> Artisan Sourdough Rolls! (4 per bag, limited supply!)
> Artisan Sourdough Country Loaves (full-size boule, batard, petite and bread bowls)
> Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan Sourdough Loaves (full-size and petite)
> Artisan Sourdough Crisps (4 Flavors: Naked, Tuscan Herb Olive Oil Infused,
   Applewood Smoked Olive Oil Infused, Cinnamon Raisin Maple Pecan)

Order the above (and any of our other artisan products) at breadness.com/#shop. If a product is visible in the online shop, it's in stock. If you don't see a product in the online shop, it's sold out (but we might be making more, in which case the counter will be set to the available quantity).

Also, we can slice your bread(s) different thicknesses. Our most popular are Medium (about 5/8") and Thin (about 3/8") but we can do in between as well. Just ask! If ordering on line, enter your slicing preference(s) in the Special Instructions box during Checkout.

And Remember... we also carry the finest and freshest Organic Olive Oils from Ojai, Aged Balsamics from Modena, Keto-friendly Nut Butters from Yemetz Family Farms and NuttZo, Jamazing Jams from Laura Ann in Eagle Rock, Solar Grown Honey Spreads from Clif Family in Napa, Tasty Tapenades from Lisa Grabow in Pasadena, and the Best Butters from Raw Farm in Fresno.

Do we ship? Absolutely! 
If you (or someone you wish to gift) live within 120 miles of Los Angeles, we can ship on Wednesday or Thursday (via UPS Ground) and in most cases your Breadness Box will arrive on Thursday or Friday. Place your order before Wednesday morning here. If you live outside of So Cal, we can now ship 2-Day Air (or Ground service) on Wednesday (unsliced bread) for Friday delivery (orders that require 2-Day Air shipping must be in by Wednesday morning!). Join our growing list of nationwide customers who look forward to receiving their Breadness deliveries on a regular basis!

Connect with us...
Random Acts of Breadness is located at 2214 West Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank (2-1/2 blocks east of Buena Vista on the south side of the street). Come to the bakery and sample our artisan wares, or order on line for bakery pickup, or have Breadness delivered or shipped to your door. You may also order by phone at 818-562-7303 and pay when you come pick it up. We're open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12 to 6 p.m. and Sunday (Father's Day!) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.