A locally grown business with a true passion for artisan bread making. Barrio Bread is my micro-bakery specializing in breads that are prepared using the ancient sourdough methods of long, slow fermentation and hearth baking, to create a truly inspired loaf.

Don has worked very carefully to balance the demands of producing wild yeast leavened breads with that of nurturing a family of his own. These priorities have led him to create a business model that allows him to control his production, costs, and time in order to continue producing top quality bread at an affordable price. Only in this way, will he lovingly touch every piece of bread you enjoy and be able to ensure the consistency of flavor, texture, and quality you expect. Yes, Barrio Bread is not your traditional bakery!

The Barrio Bread business model is a CSB, Community Supported Baker. There is no retail store, instead the bread is offered at different locations in the community. Don carefully crafts every loaf of Barrio Bread and has a small and dedicated team to assist in the distribution and sales. Production is driven by a pre-order system for the Saturday Farmers' Market and Thursday School Bread or a Bread Share at the Tucson CSA. This maximizes the use of resources and minimizes waste and spoilage, thus creating a smaller carbon footprint. The CSB model also ensures the freshest and healthiest bread for the bread lovers of our community.