Sourdough Bread: Ancient Craft, Modern Nourishment

Sourdough is more than bread — it’s a culture, a craft, a tradition thousands of years old that continues to nourish bodies and connect communities today. At Kashew, we make sourdough daily using only the most essential ingredients: flour, water, salt, and wild yeast. No shortcuts. No commercial yeast. Just real bread, baked fresh every morning in our kitchen.

In this post, we dive into the history, health benefits, taste, and beauty of sourdough bread, and share how we bring this timeless tradition to life at Kashew Deli in District 2 and District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

🥖 What Is Sourdough Bread?

Sourdough is a naturally leavened bread that uses wild yeast and bacteria to rise — not commercial yeast. These living cultures, found in the air and on flour, create a “starter” that ferments the dough slowly over time. This ancient process gives sourdough its distinct tangy flavor, chewy texture, and complex aroma.

🌿 Why It’s the Most Natural Bread

Our sourdough is made with just:

• High-quality flour (including wholemeal or white)

• Filtered water

• Natural wild yeast (from our own starter)

• Unrefined salt

There’s no sugar, no preservatives, no oil, and no added yeast. Just time, fermentation, and care — the way bread has been made for over 5,000 years.

💪 Health Benefits of Sourdough Bread

Sourdough isn’t just tasty — it’s also one of the most nourishing types of bread you can eat:

✅ Easier to Digest

Long fermentation breaks down gluten and phytic acid, reducing bloating and making nutrients easier to absorb.

✅ Gut-Friendly

Lactic acid bacteria support healthy gut flora, aiding digestion and immune function.

✅ Low Glycemic Index

Sourdough digests slower, helping regulate blood sugar and keeping you full longer.

✅ Naturally Preserved

The acidity of sourdough helps prevent mold, meaning it stays fresh longer without any chemicals.

✅ Rich in Nutrients

Slow fermentation enhances the availability of minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc — especially in wholemeal sourdough.

🧡 The Taste: Wild, Rustic, Alive

What makes sourdough irresistible?

• Crust: Caramelized, crackly, and deeply satisfying

• Crumb: Moist, chewy, with air pockets and a slight tang

• Flavor: Subtle sourness balanced by grainy sweetness in wholemeal, and a milder softness in white

Each loaf has its own personality — shaped by the temperature, flour, and microbes of the day. That’s the magic of wild fermentation.

🌍 The History of Sourdough Bread

From Ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire, to Gold Rush bakers in San Francisco, sourdough has been at the heart of human civilization for millennia. Long before commercial yeast was invented, bread was fermented slowly using nature’s microbes — just like we do at Kashew.

Today, sourdough is a symbol of slow food and conscious living, a way to reconnect with the rhythm of real nourishment.

🏡 Kashew’s Sourdough: Fresh, Honest, Daily

At Kashew, we bake sourdough from scratch every morning in our Deli kitchens in District 2 and District 7. We use only top-quality Vietnamese and imported grains, natural fermentation, and long resting times (24–72 hours).

You can choose from:

• White Sourdough: Light, soft, versatile

• Wholemeal Sourdough: Hearty, nutty, nourishing

No matter which you choose, you’ll be enjoying bread in its most natural form.

🍞 How to Enjoy Kashew Sourdough Bread

Our sourdough pairs beautifully with many of our menu favorites:

• 🥑 Avocado & Cream Cheese Toast

  Toasted sourdough topped with avocado, Kashew Kream Cheese, and a squeeze of lemon.

• 🌶️ Pesto Rosso Sandwich

  A hearty sandwich with sun-dried tomato pesto, sourdough, and seasonal plant-based fillings.

• 🍕 Pizza by Kashew Collection

  Our sourdough is also the base of our Neapolitan-style, plant-based pizzas. Crisp crust, chewy bite, fermented flavor.

• 🥪 Kashew Sandwich Collection

  From smoky grilled veggies to creamy fillings — our sourdough ties it all together.

Every bite celebrates flavor, fermentation, and craftsmanship.

📍 Where to Find Kashew Sourdough Bread

You can enjoy our sourdough fresh daily at:

Kashew Deli – District 2

📍 14 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, HCMC

Kashew Deli – District 7

📍 The Ascentia, Phu My Hung, District 7, HCMC

Or order online for pickup and delivery. Sourdough is available in limited daily batches, so we recommend ordering in advance.

✨ Final Thoughts

Sourdough isn’t just a food — it’s a ritual, a revival, a return to what’s real. At Kashew, we bake every loaf with purpose and patience, honoring ancient methods to bring you living bread — honest, handmade, and made to be shared.

Ready to taste it? Drop by our deli, or order online to bring home a piece of this beautiful tradition.