It is said that man can not live by bread alone!
Well I can...almost.
I adore bread. I have to have it with every meal. Fresh baked rolls, white bread, wheat bread, garlic bread, french bread, sourdough baguette bread, asiago cheese bread, semolina, ciabatta etc. etc.
I've told you about the Panera Bread chain that has yet to come to Utah. I would actually bring their loaves of bread back in my carry-on upon returning from many a business trip. People sitting next to me would always inquire what the pleasant aroma was and I would tell them it was my yeast cologne. Most everyone loves a fresh slice of bread. It is a staple to most countries around the world. Low carb diets are a thing of the devil!
There are some great places in Utah to get bread. Salt Lake has some of the best bakeries around. Great Harvest breads are excellent. Paradise Bakery is another great stop. Most grocery stores are carrying more artisan breads than ever (Harmons is great).
But one place stands out above the rest.
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe: http://www.kneadersbakery.com/
I just ate there for the first time a few weeks ago and this place might make me forget about Panera Bread (at least while I'm there). My wife had been telling me about the place but I had yet to take her up on a visit. I finally broke down and tried the one out in Layton and was soooo impressed. The smell as you walk in lets you know you have entered grandma's kitchen. Fresh, fresh, fresh. There are racks several different types of breads and desserts. I wish I could've tried all of them and I will eventually. Wouldn't that be cool to be a cow with four stomachs. I made sure all six of us (my wife and four kids) tried a different sandwich with a different type of bread so I could sample them all.
I'm a sucker for french dip sandwiches and I was not disappointed. The french baguette it was on kept all of the cheese and roast beef secure and the baguette sucked up the au jus perfectly. The turkey on Focaccia was excellent. Needless to say all of the sandwiches we got were excellent. My dessert was the Chocolate Eclair. Now I swear by Dick's Market eclairs in Bountiful but this one was just as good.
Kneaders has my families seal of approval! When 4 kids ranging from 7 to 14 eat everything on their plate and don't complain, you know it's good.
I can't wait to go back and try some of their soups but that will be another post for another day. In the meantime won't you 'rise' to the occasion and get a loaf for dinner tonight!!!!
