Notes from the Starter
Sourdough Notes from Bend, Oregon
Baking Sourdough in Bend, Oregon
David Anthes is a home baker in Bend, Oregon, focused on naturally leavened sourdough and artisan bread. What began as a simple curiosity has grown into a hobby built on patience, repetition, and attention to detail — one loaf at a time.
He keeps detailed notes on hydration percentages, fermentation schedules, baking temperatures, and flour combinations, using each bake as an opportunity to learn something new. Over time, those records have become the foundation of this site.
From the Blog
Writing on sourdough technique, fermentation science, and what each bake teaches.
A Hobby Built on Steady Progress
Nearly everything David makes is shared with family, neighbors, coworkers, and friends. He enjoys seeing people gather around fresh bread more than producing large quantities, and he prefers the slower pace of baking for people he knows.