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PAIN AU LEVAIN



LEVAIN ROUND SMALL



Our Levain loaves are naturally leavened with a Levain starter and contain approximately 20% Organic whole wheat flour, with the rest of the flour being unbleached Organic wheat flour. Small Levain is a round or “boule” shape, and is one of the original breads first made when our company was founded in 1983. The crumb is airy and moist with nutty and sour notes. The outside has a robust crust with a smoky and caramelized flavor.


Suggested Uses: Levain is a versatile bread that is well suited for table bread, breakfast toast, croutons, sandwiches, grilled bread, bread crumbs, open faced sandwiches, grilled cheese, fondue, and much more. Many enjoy eating the bread as is because of the unique whole wheat sourdough flavor.



LEVAIN ROUND LARGE



Our Levain loaves are naturally leavened with a Levain starter and contain approximately 20% Organic whole wheat flour, with the rest of the flour being unbleached organic wheat flour. The Large Levain is a sizeable round loaf, which has a more robust crust than the smaller version of this bread. The crumb is airy and moist with nutty and sour notes. The outside has a robust crust with a smoky and caramelized flavor.


Suggested Uses: Levain is a versatile bread that is well suited for table bread, breakfast toast, croutons, sandwiches, grilled bread, bread crumbs, open faced sandwiches, grilled cheese, fondue, and much more. Many enjoy eating the bread as is because of the unique whole wheat sourdough flavor.



LEVAIN LONG



Our Levain loaves are naturally leavened with a Levain starter and contain approximately 20% Organic whole wheat flour, with the rest of the flour being unbleached Organic wheat flour. The Long Levain is a small bâtard, and its oblong shape lends itself well to slicing. The crumb is airy and moist with nutty and sour notes. The outside has a robust crust with a smoky and caramelized flavor.


Suggested Uses: Levain is a versatile bread that is well suited for table bread, breakfast toast, croutons, sandwiches, grilled bread, bread crumbs, open faced sandwiches, grilled cheese, fondue, and much more. Many enjoy eating the bread as is because of the unique whole wheat sourdough flavor.



LEVAIN GIANT



Our Levain loaves are naturally leavened with a Levain starter and contain approximately 20% Organic whole wheat flour, with the rest of the flour being unbleached organic wheat flour. The Giant Levain is the largest version we offer, and its oblong shape lends itself well to slicing. The crumb is airy and moist with nutty and sour notes. The outside has a robust crust with a smoky and caramelized flavor.


Suggested Uses: Levain is a versatile bread that is well suited for table bread, breakfast toast, croutons, sandwiches, grilled bread, bread crumbs, open faced sandwiches, grilled cheese, fondue, and much more. Many enjoy eating the bread as is because of the unique whole wheat sourdough flavor.



WALNUT LEVAIN LARGE



Our Walnut Levain loaf begins with our ‘Pain au Levain dough’ with the addition of chopped fresh California walnuts. The walnuts react naturally with the Levain starter during the baking process and give the crumb of the loaf a slightly purple hue. The baker gives it a criss-cross score on top to allow it to open during the baking process. The loaf has a crispy robust crust and a moist, tangy, walnut-studded crumb.


Suggested Uses: Walnut Levain can be used for toast with jam, grilled cheese, fondue, cheese platters, and much more. Of course, people with walnut allergies should avoid this bread!



WALNUT LEVAIN SMALL



Our Walnut Levain loaf begins with our ‘Pain au Levain’ dough with the addition of chopped fresh California walnuts. The walnuts react naturally with the Levain starter during the baking process and give the crumb of the loaf a slightly purple hue. The baker gives it a criss-cross score on top to allow it to open during the baking process. The loaf has a crispy robust crust and a moist, tangy, walnut-studded crumb.


Suggested Uses: The small Walnut Levain is a popular item at retail stores. Walnut Levain can be used for toast with jam, grilled cheese, fondue, cheese platters, and much more. Of course, people with walnut allergies should avoid this bread.



The Acme Bread Company



1601 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
1 Ferry Building #15, San Francisco, CA 94111
2730 9th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
362 E. Grand Avenue, So. SF, CA 94080