Bread Bakers Guild of America

The Bread Bakers Guild of America is a non-profit alliance of professional bakers, farmers, millers, suppliers, educators, students, home bakers, technical experts, bakery owners, and managers. Founded in 1993 by Pittsburgh bakery owner, Thomas McMahon,[1][2] the Guild is now based in Sonoma, California, and has a diverse membership from across the United States and around the world.

Mission

According to The Bread Bakers Guild of America, its mission is to shape the knowledge and skills of the artisan baking community through education. In support of this mission, the Guild is committed to:

1. Providing educational resources to artisan bakers

2. Supporting and fostering the growth of the artisan baking community

3. Defining and upholding the highest professional standards

4. Celebrating the craft of the passion of the artisan baker[3]

Activities

Besides holding bread baking classes, other regional events, and publishing a quarterly newsletter, The Bread Bakers Guild of America also sponsors Bread Bakers Guild Team USA, which has competed in every Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie since 1994. Bread Bakers Guild Team USA won a gold medal in the Baguette and Specialty Breads category and overall medals in 1999 (gold), 2002 (silver), and 2005 (gold).

References
  1. "Three-man baking team triumphs in Paris". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 2005-04-21.
  2. Marlene Parrish (1998-10-29). "Rising to the top:this Old World rustic bread can be made in modern kitchens". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  3. "Missions and Goals" (archived link, 16 June 2009)
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