Story

 

Hi! I'm Emily, the one-woman show behind Wild Yeast.

My bread-making journey began in 2019. As someone with pre-diabetes, I’ve always been sensitive to fast-digesting, highly processed carbohydrates—unfortunately, that includes most grocery store breads, made with cheap flour, additives, and fast-rising commercial yeast. Determined to keep bread in my life, I started experimenting with traditional baking methods using natural fermentation and stone-ground, whole grains. I was amazed to discover that not only did these techniques produce healthier bread, but they also yielded loaves with deeper, more complex flavors. What began as a personal pursuit soon became a full-fledged passion—one that I’m grateful to share with others.

Baking bread brings together so many things I love—working with my hands, creativity, the meditative rhythm of cooking, feeding people I care about, and fostering connections.

Handmade bread has a unique ability to bring people together, especially in a small community. It ties us to the land, the seasons, our farmers, and each other—at the market and around our tables. It’s a reminder to slow down, savor the moment, and appreciate the simple things.