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Author\u2019s note: I wasn\u2019t paid or compensated in any way for this review, and I have no affiliation with Publix.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I have a crust-crush.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve been eyeing this “bake at home” sourdough bread from Publix<\/a> for several months. I finally decided it was TIME. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, I reviewed the Aldi “take and bake” Italian Bread, which was completely<\/em> fabulous. In fact, that loaf turned me into an ardent proselytizer for “bake at home” breads. Aldi’s version is a tough act to follow, so let’s see how the Publix Bakery has risen to the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ha ha. Risen.<\/em> Bread puns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first minor disappointment is that my loaf was previously frozen. When I picked it up from my local Publix, it was cold and covered in condensation, like it had just defrosted. Because it had already been frozen (and thawed), it really<\/em> isn’t a candidate for re-freezing at home and storing for later use. Not a deal-breaker, just an observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although this sourdough is technically<\/em> already baked, it is (obviously) meant to be re-baked at home before serving. Straight out of the bag, the bread has a nice browned color, but is flabby and with no bread aroma. Only a truly desperate situation \u2014 like imminent death from starvation \u2014 would convince me to eat it directly from the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking Instructions for Publix Sourdough Bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Because I like my bread verrrry crusty, I opted to bake mine for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. The instructions (from the bag) say to place the loaf directly on the center oven rack (not on a baking sheet), so I did this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sourdough doesn’t rise or expand \u2014 or really change much during baking \u2014 mine only got very slightly darker in appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am impressed by the result. Oh, the crustage! So very<\/em> crustly. I have a crust-crush. If you love crispy, crusty bread, you will be delighted. This is the crustiest<\/em> bread I have had in quite a while. In fact, mine was soooo stiff, I worried I might have overcooked it, and it would be hard inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But fear not, gentle reader, for such tragedy was<\/em> avoided. When I sliced into my loaf, the inside was amazingly<\/em> moist. In fact, the innards are almost TOO moist. Not sure how that is possible. I would not call the inside undercooked \u2014 but any moister, and it would be “dough.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thus, you are getting the very best of both bread-worlds: a crisp, chewy crust \u2014 and a tender, soft inside. When cut open, the loaf released a pleasant, twangy aroma. A distinct fermented smell<\/a>. It has a mild sour flavor<\/a> \u2014 less pungent than other sourdoughs, but not weak. It’s no where near as sour as The Fresh Market Sourdough Bread, but if you read my review, you know they achieved that remarkable sourness by adding tartness enhancers. Is that cheating? I don’t know. More about the Publix ingredients later.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The crumb has surprisingly consistent air pockets throughout \u2014 surprising, because so many other loaves of sourdough seem to have enormous, cavernous gaps<\/a>. This<\/em> bread is peppered with small and medium cavities only. Much more homogenous. That’s nice if you don’t want your butter to fall through a hole before you eat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This isn’t a large loaf, and the slices are quite petite. About half the size of a normal bread slice. I don’t mind this for “side bread” and snackage<\/em>, but I probably wouldn’t make sandwiches out of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A 14 ounce loaf has 7 servings, which seems like a low estimate. Each serving has 120 calories, and 25 grams of carbohydrates. There are 4 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, and 0 grams of sugar. Nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients in Publix Greenwise Bake at Home Sourdough <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here are the ingredients from the label:<\/p>\n\n\n\n