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The Essential Baking Company -
Artisan Organic Bread, Pastries, Desserts, Take & Bake Bread, and Gluten Free Bread

Every day we bake organic artisan breads, pastries and desserts using the highest quality ingredients and traditional techniques. We also bake high quality, all natural gluten free sliced breads, rolls and buns in a separate dedicated gluten, dairy, soy and nut free facility. We value using non-gmo and organic ingredients. Visit our neighborhood cafes in Georgetown, Wallingford, Madison Park, and

Bellevue for fresh-made sandwiches, salads, soups and crepes, along with organic and fair-trade coffee and tea. Find our products in fine grocery stores throughout the Puget Sound area as well as Costco and Safeway locations nationwide.

11/06/2024

You can't go wrong with a classic PB&J!🥜🍇

Our Organic Sliced Multigrain Bread takes this childhood favorite to the next level!

Grab a loaf at your local PNW market or grocery store today. 🛒

11/04/2024

What’s your go-to toast topping? 🤔

Are you team:
🧈 Classic Butter
🥑 Creamy Avocado
🍓 Sweet Jam
🍯 Drizzle of Honey
🥜 Peanut Butter

Drop your favorite below, or tell us if you have a unique topping we need to try!👇

10/30/2024

Say hello to a healthier loaf! 🌾

Our Multigrain Bread, packed with wholesome grains and a hearty flavor, is the perfect choice for a healthy start or a satisfying snack. 🍞

10/23/2024

Nothing beats the joy of bringing home fresh bread! 🥖

Find our bread at your local PNW grocery store or market, and enjoy the delicious taste of Essential Baking Company anytime. ✨

10/21/2024

Are you team Multigrain or team Columbia Bread? 🍞 ✨

Whether you’re into the hearty crunch of multigrain or the classic comfort of sliced Columbia, Essential Baking Company has the perfect loaf for you! 💛

10/16/2024

You can’t go wrong with the classic combo of bread and olive oil! 🍞 🫒

Our Sliced Como Bread, paired with olive oil, is the perfect go-to for easy entertaining at home. Deliciously classic and always a crowd-pleaser.✨

10/14/2024

Fall in love with our MultiGrain Bread this season! 🍂🍞

Packed with hearty grains and wholesome flavor, it’s the perfect base for all your cozy autumn meals—grilled cheese, savory toast, or paired with your favorite soup!😋

10/11/2024

Cozy rainy days are ahead! 🌧️ What better way to spend them than with a grilled cheese made with our Sliced Fremont Sour White Bread? 🥪

Paired with a warm bowl of tomato soup, it’s the perfect fall comfort meal! 🍁

10/07/2024

Rise and shine! ☀️ How do you like your eggs on our Sliced Columbia Bread?

Fried, scrambled, or poached? 🍳 Let us know in the comments below!

10/02/2024

Sweet or savory for breakfast? 🍳

If you said sweet, here’s your sign to grab our Fremont Sour White Bread and whip up some scrumptious French toast this weekend! 🍞🍓

09/30/2024

Sourdough month may be over, but the love for our sourdough isn't going anywhere! ❤️ 🥖

Stay tuned as we dive into delicious and cozy ways to enjoy our bread this fall! 🍂

09/25/2024

Essential Baking Company, where each loaf is hand-shaped with love and crafted with dedication because great bread takes time. 🫶🏼 🍞

09/23/2024

How often should you feed your mother? 👀

You might be thinking of your own mother like Jon, but Roberto’s talking about our beloved Mother Dough! Our starter culture consisting of flour and water used to craft our signature sourdough bread. 🍞

09/18/2024

When do you enjoy our sourdough? 🍞 Breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Or maybe all three? 😉

Tell us your favorite time to enjoy it and share your go-to sourdough dish in the comments below! ↓

09/16/2024

Bring the bakery to your kitchen with our Bake-at-Home Sourdough Bread. 🍞👨‍🍳

This loaf bakes in 12 minutes to a golden crust and soft center that tastes like it came straight from our ovens. 😋

09/12/2024

Ready to change up your bread game? 🤔 Meet our Pugliese Bread, an Italian rustic loaf that's simply irresistible.

Here are 3 tasty ways to enjoy it:
🍞 Base for delicious bruschetta
🍞 Crunchy croutons for soups or salads
🍞 Dipped in rich olive oil and balsamic

09/09/2024

Our secret to amazing bread? 🍞 Just three simple ingredients: flour, water, sea salt, and naturally occurring yeast.

Pure, simple, and oh-so-delicious! 😋

09/04/2024

We're as local as it gets!📍

From our Georgetown bakery to your table, Essential Baking Company’s artisan breads have been proudly serving the PNW with quality and care since 1994.

Find our breads in your local grocery store or market today! 🍞 🥖

Address

5601 1st Avenue S
Seattle, WA
98108

Website

http://www.essentialbaking.com/

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Dunking just got a whole lot better! ✨ Our Como Bread is perfect for dipping into rich, flavorful olive oil. The ultimate combo for a snack or appetizer! 🥖

Start your day sunny-side up! 🍳 Our Sliced Columbia Bread is the perfect foundation for any breakfast. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and ready to take your toast game to the next level! 🍞

Name a better combo...we'll wait 😉 Crispy grilled cheese paired with warm tomato soup is a match made in food heaven - and it's even better with our Sliced Fremont Sour White Bread! 🧀 🍞

The possibilities are endless with Essential Baking Company! 🤩 From breakfast french toast to lunchtime sandwiches and cozy dinner dishes, our bread is the perfect base for every meal. What will you make today with our bread? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Take a peek behind the scenes at Essential Baking Company! 👀 From our humble beginnings at the Fremont Farmers Market to our bustling bakery in Georgetown, we’re passionate about crafting artisan breads with love and integrity. 🥖🫶🏼

Nothing beats chilling on the couch with fresh-baked bread...I mean, friends! 😉 🍞

Back to school means back to packing those lunches! ✏️🥪 Our Multigrain Sliced Bread is the perfect base for a healthy and delicious lunch. What’s your go-to school lunch for the kids? Let us know in the comments!👇

Think you know the perfect pairing for sourdough? 🤔 Roberto had some tasty suggestions, but Jon’s right—anything goes with our delicious sourdough! There are endless possibilities with Essential Baking Company. 🥖

How often should you feed your mother? 👀 You might be thinking of your own mother like Jon, but Roberto’s talking about our beloved Mother Dough! Our starter culture consisting of flour and water used to craft our signature sourdough bread. 🍞

Bruce says it best—Sourdough is the King of Breads! 👑 At Essential Baking Company, we’re bringing centuries of tradition to your table. Taste the king of breads yourself! 🥖 Head to your local market or grocery store and grab a loaf for the weekend.

What do football and sourdough have in common? 🏈🥖 According to our very own Roberto, it's the batard! This short, wide loaf is basically the "football" of the bread world—perfect for everything from sandwiches to french toast! 😋

What’s your favorite way to enjoy our Rosemary Bread? 🌿🍞 From charcuterie boards to homemade croutons or even a gooey grilled cheese, this artisan loaf adds a savory twist to any dish. ✨ Drop your go-to in the comments! ✨

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Delivering fresh bread 362 days a year. We bake organic artisan breads, pastries and desserts using only the highest quality ingredients and traditional techniques. We also bake high quality gluten-free breads, rolls and buns in a separate dedicated gluten, dairy, soy and nut free facility. We believe using non-gmo and organic ingredients is #doingwhatsessential. Visit our neighborhood cafes in Georgetown, Wallingford, and Madison Park, for fresh-made sandwiches, salads, soups and crepes, along with organic and fair-trade coffee and tea. Find our products in fine grocery stores throughout the Puget Sound area as well as Costco and Safeway locations nationwide.