The Sourdough Experience is a micro bakery based in Gisborne producing artisanal sourdough breads and treats handmade with tons of love.
Get your hands on a fresh loaf!
Wednesday - Stop by Village Berries 126 Ormond Road, in the Ballance Street Village and buy instore
Thursday - Order online and pick up from The Workshop - 73 Carnarvon Street
Saturday - Come and see us at The Gisborne Farmers Market. We will have all sorts of sourdough baked treats.
Hi, I’m Annie, the heart and hands behind The Sourdough Experience.
Sourdough has become my passion, and I’m thrilled to share its rich, beautiful flavors with you through my handcrafted products.
Let’s connect—I’d love to hear from you!
Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and I love the connections it creates.
The Gisborne Farmers Market
The Gisborne Farmers Market is the perfect place to stop and pick up delicious locally grown produce, baked goods and so much more.
You will see us at The Gisborne Farmers Market most Saturdays offering freshly baked sourdough loaves and other sourdough treats.
We would love to see you there!
Open from 9.30am
“There is not a thing that is more positive than bread” – Fyodor Dostoevsky
The love of baking…
This journey started right back from when I was a child. My mum used to bake bread for our family almost everyday.
That warm fresh bread smell - straight out the oven has never left me. The love of bread has evolved into sourdough. Early on in 2024, a friend of mine gave me a spoonful of her starter and I was hooked!
What is Sourdough?
Sourdough is an ancient and artisanal method of bread-making that uses a natural fermentation process to create flavorful, nutritious bread. Instead of relying on commercial yeast, sourdough is made with a "starter"—a simple mixture of flour and water teeming with wild yeast and beneficial bacteria.
During fermentation, this natural culture works its magic, breaking down the flour and creating a tangy, slightly sour flavor profile that makes sourdough so unique. The long fermentation also enhances the bread's texture, giving it a chewy crumb and a crispy, golden crust.
Not only does sourdough taste amazing, but it’s also easier to digest and may offer more nutrients compared to other breads. It’s a true celebration of simplicity, time, and tradition!
