Bread

Our bread is tasty, fresh, and authentic.

Tradition Meets Flavor

At Francesca Bakery, bread is made fresh every morning using traditional Italian and European baking methods. Angelo Battaglia oversees daily production of a wide selection of loaves, sticks, and flatbreads.
Each loaf is shaped by hand, proofed with care, and baked to bring out a crisp crust and soft interior.
From Calabrese loaves to focaccia and baguettes, every bread is made with attention to texture, flavour, and freshness.

Baked fresh daily
Made by hand
Available for pickup every morning

Fresh Every Morning

Bread production starts early each day around 5:00 AM.

Our bakers prepare dough using starters, biga, and traditional fermentation methods. The process moves through mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking in stone ovens.

Each batch follows a simple goal
Clean flavour
Strong structure
Fresh bakery aroma

Call ahead to reserve your loaf for the day.

Quality Ingredients Matter

We use simple, traditional ingredients to keep flavour clean and authentic.

High-protein flour for structure
Extra virgin olive oil for softness and taste
Fresh yeast for natural rise
Sea salt for balance
Water for dough hydration

No unnecessary additives
No shortcuts

Our Bread Selection

Calabrese Bean

Round and oval loaves with a soft crumb and rustic crust. Ideal for sandwiches or sharing at the table.

Baguette Parisienne

Classic French-style loaf with a crisp crust and light interior. Works well for sandwiches and soups.

Focaccia Flatbread

Olive oil-rich flatbread with soft texture and seasonal flavour options.

Onion Buns

Soft buns with savoury onion flavour. Available in rotating batches.

Portuguese Buns

Crusty buns suited for deli meats, sandwiches, or pasta meals.

What Goes Into Every Loaf

Hand-shaped dough

Each loaf is formed by hand for structure and texture.

Natural fermentation

Slow rising dough for better flavour and crumb.

Stone oven baking

Creates crisp crust and even bake.

Fresh daily production

Baked in small batches each morning.

Need Bread Bread for Your Event?

Perfect for family dinners, office catering, parties, and large gatherings.

Call ahead to reserve or place bulk orders at 416-299-1174.