The Baker
Neighborhood Breads began with Lydia, a home baker in Warsaw, Indiana, who first started baking sourdough for her family. What began as a way to create fresh, wholesome bread at home quickly grew into a passion for traditional breadmaking.
As Lydia continued to experiment with sourdough and European-style baking techniques, friends and neighbors began asking for loaves of their own. Encouraged by the support of the community, she decided to share her passion more widely through Neighborhood Breads.
Each loaf is mixed, shaped, and baked by hand in small batches using slow fermentation and simple ingredients. Lydia focuses on creating bread that is both nourishing and full of flavor, following time-honored methods that allow the dough to develop naturally.
Today, Neighborhood Breads continues to grow through community support, sharing fresh sourdough loaves, pastries, and seasonal bakes with the Warsaw community. Updates, new flavors, and baking announcements are regularly shared through this website.