Question 1

Where can I buy sourdough bread in Etobicoke?

Accepted Answer

Amalfi Bread & Pastry bakes fresh sourdough every morning at 1500 Royal York Rd, Unit 14, Etobicoke — inside Royal York Plaza. We open at 7:00 AM daily. Because we are currently perfecting our daily baking schedule, we recommend checking our live Google Business Profile for today's exact hours and availability.

Question 2

What is lievito madre?

Accepted Answer

Lievito madre is an Italian stiff sourdough starter — firmer and drier than a typical liquid starter. It is the traditional culture used by Italian bakers for centuries and produces a more complex, less sour fermentation. At Amalfi Bread & Pastry we feed and maintain ours every single day.

Question 3

What is sourdough bread?

Accepted Answer

Sourdough is bread leavened by a natural wild-yeast starter instead of commercial yeast. The dough ferments slowly — 36 hours at Amalfi Bread & Pastry — developing complex flavour, a crackling crust, open crumb, and a naturally longer shelf life. Our sourdough contains just four ingredients: flour, water, salt, and our lievito madre.

Question 4

Does sourdough bread contain gluten?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Traditional sourdough is made from wheat and contains gluten, so our current loaves are not safe for people with celiac disease. However, we are currently in the test kitchen perfecting an artisan gluten-free option! Stay tuned. (Note: Our traditional long fermentation does partially break down gluten and phytic acid, making it easier to digest for those with mild sensitivities).

Question 5

Is sourdough healthier than regular bread?

Accepted Answer

Sourdough's long fermentation breaks down phytic acid and partially pre-digests gluten and starch, generally giving it a lower glycaemic index and making it easier to digest than commercial bread.

Question 6

What are cornettini?

Accepted Answer

Cornettini are small Italian bar pastries — lighter, less buttery, and slightly sweeter than a croissant. They are the cornerstone of the Italian morning coffee ritual. At Amalfi Bread & Pastry we bake ours fresh every morning in the traditional pasticceria style, filled with Nutella.

Question 7

What time does Amalfi Bread and Pastry open? When does sourdough sell out?

Accepted Answer

We open at 7:00 AM seven days a week. As we scale our production, our daily closing hours may vary. Sourdough loaves often sell out by mid-morning, so we recommend arriving before 10:00 AM for the best selection. Please check our live Google profile for today's exact hours.

Question 8

How long does sourdough bread stay fresh?

Accepted Answer

Our sourdough stays fresh for 3–4 days at room temperature stored in a cloth or paper bag — avoid plastic as it softens the crust. It can be frozen sliced for up to 3 months. To revive a day-old loaf, warm it in a 175°C oven for 8–10 minutes.

Question 9

Do you offer wholesale bread for restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amalfi Bread & Pastry supplies sourdough loaves, ciabatta, baguette, and pane di semola wholesale to restaurants and cafés in Etobicoke and the Toronto west end. Call (647) 700-7848 to discuss your order.

Question 10

Where is Amalfi Bread and Pastry? Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

We are at 1500 Royal York Rd, Unit 14, Etobicoke, ON — inside Royal York Plaza. Free on-site parking is available. By TTC: Route 73 Royal York or 89 Weston Road, or connect from Kipling or Islington Station.

Question 11

Do you use commercial yeast?

Accepted Answer

Never in our sourdough. Our sourdough is leavened entirely by our living lievito madre — a wild-yeast culture we maintain every day. If you have a specific intolerance, ask at the counter and we will tell you exactly what is in anything.

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