Just getting started, here's some info on our different formula options!
Our Satisfying Whole Wheat Loaf - Our Easiest Loaf
Launched in the winter of 2025, our 100% Whole Wheat loaf is a dream loaf our foodbanks can't get enough of. Delicious, healthy, and time-efficient, you'll enjoy the ability to create something special in as few as four hours.
Our Honey Oat Loaf
This is our original formula and beloved by dedicated Community Loaves volunteers. We're an equal opportunity organization, so you can choose how you want your bread to rise. Whether it is yeast, sourdough starter, or a combination, we've got just the right delicious bread formula for you. Below is a quick description of the three available options. Click on any of the titles to view the recipe.
The Modern - Yeast Only
The Modern Formula is the best formula for new bakers. Even experienced bakers find this formula’s predictability and overall loaf performance a winner. The Modern uses instant yeast for leavening, typically more active than a natural levain starter (sourdough). Short on time, although good bread is always a time investment, of the three, this is the quickest of them all.
The Classic - Hybrid
The Classic Formula uses a combination of natural sourdough starter for flavor and instant yeast for reliable performance. Use this formula if you have an existing active sourdough starter but want to add a pixie dust of instant yeast as leavening “insurance”. This formula gives you both great flavor and beautiful loft.
The Purist - Sourdough
The Purist Formula uses a natural sourdough starter for leavening. This formula is best for our most experienced bakers. It has been optimized to reduce any sour notes, but your own sweet efforts may still contribute some natural sourness.