{"id":2419,"date":"2025-02-11T12:01:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T12:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onemilebakery.com\/exeter\/?p=2419"},"modified":"2025-02-11T12:02:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T12:02:45","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-baking-your-own-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onemilebakery.com\/exeter\/blog\/2025\/02\/11\/the-health-benefits-of-baking-your-own-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits of Baking Your Own Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Baking bread at home is about more than just the irresistible smell wafting through your kitchen. It&#8217;s a way to take control of what goes into your food and enjoy fresher, healthier loaves.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Here are just a few health benefits:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>No preservatives:<\/strong> Store-bought bread often contains additives to extend shelf life. Baking at home means a natural loaf with just flour, water, and salt (plus yeast if you are not baking sourdough).<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Control over ingredients:<\/strong> Want to reduce salt, use whole grains, or avoid allergens? You can tailor your bread to fit your dietary needs.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Better digestion:<\/strong> Fermented breads like sourdough contain prebiotics that support gut health.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Stress relief:<\/strong> The tactile process of kneading dough is a fantastic stress reliever, boosting mental well-being. I&#8217;ve written about my own journey with real bread and mental health for the Real Bread Campaign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainweb.org\/realbread\/articles\/nov20-the-joy-of-sharing-bread\/\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Come along to one of my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onemilebakery.com\/exeter\/product-category\/classes\/\">baking classes<\/a> and I can help you increase your confidence in getting started in your own real bread journey.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baking bread at home is about more than just the irresistible smell wafting through your kitchen. It&#8217;s a way to take control of what goes into your food and enjoy fresher, healthier loaves. Here are just a few health benefits: No preservatives: Store-bought bread often contains additives to extend shelf life. 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