Our Secret
time: the key ingredient
Great things come to those who wait
Our remarkable artisan breads take anywhere from 16 to 48 hours to make, and we're proud of that! Time is the most vital ingredient, and we will never compromise.
Handcrafted Starters
decades-old mother doughs
At ACE®, we have a variety of starter doughs (or 'Mothers'). Mother doughs are living bacteria, which are left to rest at specific temperatures for specific lengths of time. Adding starters to a fresh dough yields a distinct flavor and texture. Our hard-working bakers work continuously to keep our starters alive. This means feeding the Mothers on weekends, holidays, even in blackout periods! But it's well worth it. Some of our starters are derived from Europe and are over 70 years old!