Bread: Overview: Artisan Breads

The term “artisan baker” became common in the 1990s, but small bakeries had already begun to produce hand-crafted bread. Typically these bakeries use traditional methods with modern adjustments and produce crusty, European-style breads. Today supermarkets not only distribute such breads but often have similar bakers on the premises. This trend exemplifies the increased demand in recent years for flavorful and healthful bread in America.