Jerome Davis is the technical solutions analyst at Innovative Bakery Resources (IBR), a division of Ardent Mills dedicated to the art and science of artisanal bread making at scale. Equal parts bakery and think tank, its state-of-the-art facility in Tualatin, OR unites cutting-edge concepts with high-touch craftsmanship to help customers quickly commercialize ideas.
Artisan baking goes hand-in-hand with high-quality ingredients. And as more artisan baking emerges in the market, ancient grains and heirloom wheats can be important differentiators.
Baking bread is a balancing act, and any change in ingredients and technique can shift the outcome of a loaf in ways that affect flavor, volume and structure.
