We call it Trí Minh Sourdough after our son.
He brings us so much
joy, and we hope our bread brings you just as much delicious joy too.
I fell in love with the taste—that perfect tang you can only get from wild fermentation. It's a flavor unlike anything commonly found in Vietnam, and I knew I had to share it. First with my friends and family in Hải Phòng, and hopefully one day, all of Vietnam.
Our goal is to create everything from our sourdough starter. I'm constantly experimenting—brioche, croissants, cookies, even pancakes from discard! Check back often to see what new items we're adding. (Though I draw the line at banana bread... some flavors just don't mix! 😉)
Every loaf is baked fresh on the day we deliver it to you using just three ingredients: bread flour, water, and salt. No preservatives. No additives. No shortcuts. Just real bread, made with care.
Christmas 2024, I visited all of my in-laws throughout the States. At my sister-in-law Danae's home in Denver, I watched her create a loaf of sourdough bread completely from scratch—from starter to golden crust. I loved it.
Danae taught me her process, using just flour, water, salt, and time. When we returned to Hai Phong, I knew I had to bring this tradition home, and a few weeks later, we were feeding our own "Hai Phong" starter in our kitchen.
Here's Trí learning "hot" in Vietnamese (nóng) with a freshly baked loaf. =)