Our Bakery Prepares for the Farmers Markets Tomorrow | Proof Bread

Fridays are a big day around here. We have to perfectly time everything throughout the week so it can all culminate for the markets on Saturday.
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» Proof Bread is a modern throwback to a way of life that values small-scale craftsmanship, local community, and creativity. We are a small group of passionate bakers working in our garage (thanks to cottage laws) which has been converted into a micro-bakery. Everything we bake is made by hand, from the best local ingredients, with no short cuts.
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[@samsiegelct]

Who else has this channel as a new quarantine fav?

[@TheJovanalloyd]

Same.. I've just started my bread journey few months ago. Came across this for reference and I'm hooked lol

[@martinmurga7683]

Haha, I start my own micro-bakery 200 orders a week It picks up fast. Looking for my own place now. Is hardship but I love it. All thanks to him 😁

[@Daniel-we4bo]

I'm obsessed, it's superb

[@chezaraeyothers5164]

I do, and what's crazy is that I've had to work this entire time. I just happen to enjoy cooking and decided to get into baking, and how wholesome this team is at Proof drew me to them instantly. I do wish though they shared some recipes, I'd trust theirs no question

[@luizwaguim]

Everyone

[@lissetted.1237]

No entiendo nada de lo que dices amigo, pero tus videos son netamente visuales para mí. Me gusta como muestras tus instalaciones y cómo preparan las cosas tú y tu personal de trabajo 👍👍👍👍

[@gilly66369]

It's like this dude is just talking to you and you don't want to be rude and leave so you learn about the bakery business and you gain more knowledge from it. Thanks brother man✌🏽

[@dennismcdonough9380]

As a classically trained Pastry Chef and baker of 40 years I applaud your efforts that you are doing to sustain the community I wish I was part of the situation that you’re in there’s a place close to me here in Maplewood Mo that has similar ideas with shops to barter with.

[@ESPHaieDeCedre]

Everytime i learn something new about bread making i realise that i know nothing about bread making. I can't fathom the amount of recipe testing you must have done in the early days of your bakery. I'm starting as a part time baker in my neighborhood gourmet grocery store next week and i can't wait to begin testing and testing sourdough recipes on higher volume and your tips and tricks are priceless to me right now :). Keep it up you guys are amazing :) *Signed : Some home baker in Canada :P

[@williammccarrick6554]

I am a Certified Master Baker from the Culinary Institute of America in NY. Love your videos and wishing you great success in your new location.

[@memorico01]

I could listen to this guy talk about bread making all day.

[@ruid84]

This guy is awesome.

[@sharonolsen6579]

Sometimes... I kind of do.. LOL ... watched these multiple times already .. : ]

[@SECTAS11]

Yeah me too! Why though? Why is this so entertaining?

[@alexsaenz]

Coincido. Este wey prácticamente está dando una masterclass gratuita.

[@janicetanumihardja808]

And I love that this guy can talk about bread making all day. He is clearly so passionate

[@aleset1]

Bravo!! I think you and you wife are heroes to continue to make good bread for your community.

[@darkoresnik75]

I didn't think it was possible to make me more obsessed with really good bread, but watching your videos have managed to do that. You may have the best difficult but rewarding job i can think of. Thank you for believing that food should be good even if it is hard to do

[@JoseCastro-rg7gw]

My man, I’m just waiting for your book!

[@michaeltiefenbach7206]

Am I the only one that thinks that chocolate croissants look like snouts when they're proofing? In the most beautiful and satisfying way possible of course.

[@mysteriousu5528]

Nope, You're not the only one who thought that it looked like snouts!

[@sharonolsen6579]

Michael Tiefenbach ... OMG .. they DO ! HA .. I will never be able to see them otherwise now... lol : ]

[@paulandbenny]

Wow! How have we missed this channel?! We love proof bread. Great to see the success of Proof 😁

[@chubeye1187]

I knew when I had a good Friday night out, when I got back from town, and I saw the local bakery lights on

[@SmallWonda]

So very interesting - a brilliant advocate for the Live-work-space concept - trying to integrate these sorts of businesses into a light-commercial/residential zone... When I was in Chicago, live-work loft spaces and incubator buildings in old warehouses were an upcoming Thing into the early 90's, I don't know what happened to that, but I always thought it a neat idea - when remembering being in a southern city in UK after the shops closed the place was dead, there wasn't a soul about, the heart was sucked out when the tills stopped ringing, and that seemed weird. And you're so right about people struggling just to pay the rent - our favourite variety store has suddenly closed, I suspect the rent is too high, there's a bakery in the precinct which is my favourite & I'd be devastated if that couldn't afford to stay - and we are a very small community here. I am quite in awe of your work & ethics, it's little wonder you are such a success, you and Amanda are the sort of people we want to be successful. Seems like you are making one of my favourite pastries, the chocolate & almond croissant - sadly, too often ruined, wish I was in Arizona to taste yours! Take care you all - great to see the teamwork in the background... 😉🦘🐾👍🥂

[@erika9353]

We have a similar bakery that we started here in Oslo (though I'm originally from Idaho). Everything is handmade. I work 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. - it's a lot of work but we bake amazing bread and pastries!

[@TraceyPoland]

I came across your videos because I started a sourdough starter last weekend but I keep watching because y’all are just the best business people and so hardworking…it’s very admirable. I’m in Colorado but have friends in Scottsdale and will def come by when I’m in town.

[@SweetHopeCookies]

This might be my favorite video of yours yet. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us everything! As a home breadbaker this whole process and the flow of your bakery is magical!

[@marina2mar]

Greetings from Croatia! I've recently started to make home sourdough bread. It is super inspiring and awesome to see such dedication and willingness to share your life with such amount of work time, thank you!

[@foxdogsourdough]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. I will always live with the "what-if" I would have made such a decision to do this. I now bake out of my home, for friends and family. I teach basic sourdough skills and help those people continue to have a love for sourdough. You all rock! #proofbread #sourdough

[@ThePeachgaming]

I like your take on the frangipane croissant, here in Belgium we actually laminate the dough once or twice (depends on the bakery) with frangipane then swabbing with syrop (here it's more like a sugar water almost) right after it comes out of the oven making the water instantly reduce from the residual heat and crusting it with syrop

[@danielrichard1857]

This guy is a bread genius.. I love the videos and insite. Thank you so much for sharing with us your Time, love, passion, and insite. Your videos are much appreciated Sir.

[@jdell9032]

Your story is such an inspiration! Transitioning from the corporate culture and work that has little meaning except for providing for family (which is critically important of course), I am watching your (KZbind) story develop and have the utmost appreciation for the journey that you have made and continue. I am baking out of my garage without any commercial equipment, so as from your beginning or maybe that of your predecessor. Keeping a realistic attitude and awareness of all that can challenge and will... Best wishes and I will be staying tuned to this channel!

[@larryhamlett2323]

Thank you my brother, just received a long sleve t-shirt (PURPLE) I live in Mexico, Rosa Rito planning a road trip to Mesa next weekend to buy some goodies before heading back home on Sunday the 19th :)

[@Ohno722]

This is the content I’ve always wished for 🙏

[@naug7]

Yes, more awesome content!

[@yossibonomo9647]

Thank you so much for these inspiring moments. I’m fascinated to see how you’ll evolve in the upcoming years. I have no doubts you’ll succeed in making Proof a prominent business. You have the right attitude priorities and mindset. Kudos!

[@MayanPatel1]

Love these long form videos. Really get an insight into what goes on behind the scenes, and all the hard work and expertise that goes in!

[@jillyb2828]

This is better than anything on tv !! I love how you can hear people in the background . What sounds like stretch&folds ! Lol I wish I lived there so I could help !!!

[@AlahuSnackbar]

sending hugs and success

[@Rollergirl601]

We night be going down to Arizona this Winter. I really hope it’s somewhere near you guys because I must try your bread! 😊

[@pizzicatoprod]

We just had our assortment box delivered to our doorstep this very morning! There's only two of us, so it should survive until Sunday...maybe! Lviv in the house! Well, family heritage, anyway My mom was a home baker extraordinaire and made many, many central European pastries, and other baked goodies that were/are to die for. Kiefle' was a fave of mine. There are enough things to try that would pique one's curiosity as to how they would come out. Traditionally, Pierogi is such the mainstay of the diet over there (and here as well! Believe me :-)) It' a bummer it wouldn't' fit in your repertoire.

[@thepouletbrothers4711]

I'm bowled over by your passion, dedication and down right common sense I'm so pleased the go fund me is at 83,000 and I hope u a hive your goal true pioneer🤔✌️ May that neighbour regret their decision to outst you out or force your hand! Into moving the bakery faster than anticipated... As I truly belive your right PPL would be happier if they could start creative enterprises from their closets, spare rooms and garages and yes we would be a happier community or nation even the world... RESPECT and I'm so sorry your daughter has had su h a devastating diagnosis' take care best wishes from a passionate entrepreneur in the UK 🇬🇧💖

[@ocardaugh]

I find these videos inspiring. I look forward to each new installment. I wish I could have seen these 30 years ago when I was trying to figure out where my life was going

[@TheDave570]

This man takes the comments to heart, thank you for that !!

[@nobbymorph]

Woke up to this vid this morning, what a great way to start the day... coffee and watching the exploits of a well versed team getting ready for the market. May we also go to the market at some point?

[@eddieaguilar8959]

Already looking looking into the future!! New place and new digs?!? In 2 years I hope? Small steps! But you guys deserve much success!

[@MisDestiny]

The extent of coordination that you have is remarkable! My brain hurts just trying to think about how you organize the day enough to be ready for market on Saturday.

[@zerotofreedom8438]

Your passion is amazing, please keep doing more long-term videos

[@lindaleong657]

Interesting place, gone thru most of yr presentation, hv learned a lot that other bakers do not show for a good sourdough us being made. Thanks for all the info, hope my future baking turn out better than ever.👍

[@chantellurisa5654]

Please bring us along to the farmers market!! Really wanna see how is it like!

[@remnbig31]

Yes brother! First business owner that actually thinks things throw b4 going big fast and going bust after!

[@mysteriousu5528]

Thank you so much Jon for these wonderful videos. You're a man of ethics, integrity and humility. Even if its a small business, there are so many things to take care of to stay afloat initially and then become good at it. Lot of start ups fail bc they overlook, neglect or underestimate certain things. I have one complaint though. Does it cost a lot for you to shift from plastic packaging to paper packaging? If so, i can understand it. If not then why not? Every garbage especially plastics, wind up in the ocean. I wish you success in taking the bakery to a new level and hope more people would support local farmers be it bread or produce.

[@HomesteadingADimeataTime]

Thanks, another good video. I find that it's not always about what you are doing in the video, it's also about listening to what you are saying in the video. You drop a lot of information, good information. Trust me you are teaching others, I suppose it's a matter of who will listen and who will plow ahead and hit a brick wall!

[@StarCitizenJorunn]

OMG those croissants and sweet pastries look amazing! I want to go out there and eat one or many of everything!

[@jasoneyes01]

40000 subscribers! I want some of that bread! Where's the corn bread? Joking

[@rafale1981]

Your dedication and creativity are amazing! Please take care not to burn out one day!

[@ABCswe]

I live in Sweden and will test your bread one beautiful day. Hope you are there so I can say hello and maybe share a few words. You've got me very inspired to bake bread and shop locally.

[@treefrog7795]

I totally enjoy this channel and wish i could work for you..i love you guys..love watching you..I LOVE BREAD!!!!! From Syracuse Indiana.

[@robertdewalt8711]

Thank you for sharing. I know of individuals whom not only lost their homes due to business failing but still have large debt to pay back because sale of home didn’t cover all the money owed. My wife thanked me for saying no on the franchise she wanted us to get into. I didn’t want to risk losing my home, because of business failing. The location being offered I knew it wasn’t going to work because malls are decreasing in traffic and mall it was in had significantly reduced traffic, some malls are virtually dead. To me it it important to own building and land so that you don’t have to pay lease and have it increase dramatically because landlord want more revenue. I have seen landlords price a business out of building so landlord can refresh’s the businesses in their buildings. I like how you are building your business. Keep up the good work and vision.

[@ProofBread]

So so true

[@briancollins1149]

what an amazing bakery!

[@Stuart36]

Definitely need some recipes, those pastries look to die for

[@bavariasuhl]

wish i lived closer - two reasons - a) would volunteer so i can bake my own sourdough better (am struggling with final shaping), and b) when my bread screws up i can buy a loaf from you

[@SeanClohertySDC]

My new fav KZbin channel.

[@luizwaguim]

Another lesson on the humble subject!keep going my man i think you starting something really great not only where you based, but in many parts of the world! I'll keep learning with you. Thanks

[@jenineturner3532]

Please could you do a video that shows the market side of your set up? Would love to see the final products being sold.

[@ProofBread]

Definitely planning on it. It’s too bad that it has to be the post-pandemic market, which has definitely lost some of its aesthetics, but in the name of public health.

[@kmolnardaniel]

Hey, I’m from europe (hungary), and one of my favourite stuff is cottage cheese, or at least, a version of it (here it is pretty dry, called “turo”.) I never saw much of it used in US, or in england, especially in cakes. Do you guys have any bakery stuff filled with cottage cheese? We have a ton of bakery and cakes that is done with it.

[@xxkasperxx]

Love everything about this channel...would love to have some of the pan au chocolat shipped to me!

[@cachi-7878]

Happy to see your “garage” project is turning into a more of a small business operation. Did you consider using paper bags instead of the micro-perforated plastic bags? Almost all artisan bread sold where I live is sold in paper bags. They are open so people can take a peek at what’s inside and I would think they have a smaller carbon footprint though I haven’t actually researched this. Curious to know what drove your decision. Wishing you the best!

[@ProofBread]

Probably will shift to window paper as a compromise. Prior to pandemic our loaves were on shelves bare and packaged at market into paper. Then packaging became a priority fast, and that’s just what we went with in a hurry.

[@rockysmith9250]

A short time ago I was looking for a good recipe for baking just one loaf of bread occasionally and I happened onto Proof Bread! I do enjoy your videos and with hard work, commitment to obtaining your goals, anything is possible! ✝✡ 😊😊😊

[@flopilop3808]

Have you ever made Babka (bábovka here in Czech) in the bakery? From what I heard in poland its risen and made from a dough while here for us it's basically a cake batter that's poured into a fancy bunt pan. Edit: Also I am excited to watch you grow and learn from the other side of the globe.

[@ProofBread]

I have 2 personal 5 year goals: grow a lot of fruit trees that influence the bakery...be able to spend some time in bakeries that serve completely different cultures, and learn. One of the places I will certainly spend time in when possible is Poland, but truly our family lives right near the Czech border, so maybe I need to spend some time in a Czech bakery at some point too.

[@Sstyraa]

Proof Bread Where exactly in Poland? I’m myself an amateur home sourdough bread baker, and I would be more than happy to meet you in person when you’re in Poland, buy you a drink and get even more inspired by your story. Keep up the good work mate! Fun fact: When I saw your Polish name, I automatically thought you’re like 5th generation in the USA :-).

[@thesmuuuuggh]

literally get excited when a new video comes out. LoL

[@drakalus0075]

He deserves more subscribers and likes

[@jackday420]

Keep up the good work guys

[@dweaver1805]

Totally agree stay in the garage keeps your pricing better and profits. Business landlords suck in general.

[@wood810415]

Not really sure why but I love these videos but they are soooo good.

[@glazeddonut9494]

Tomorrow is Father’s Day and I wish I had as many people as you do to help me get everything done. Im by myself. I’m going in at midnight and I plan to bust my ass to leave by nine.

[@animaysh]

Total sidetrack question. Where on earth is your lavelier mic? On your hat? In my head I'm thinking "they pick up your voice really well for such a busy area". :) P.s. Any chance of filming your market day? Would be cool to see you guys set up and interact with your happy customers.

[@doncline3386]

you have a new customer with me,ordered your multipack and pick it up tomorrow 8/1/20

[@bernadinemorrison3829]

Would be nice to see a typical market day, also do you deliver to England, would love to taste one of your loaves

[@ProofBread]

We hope to show footage of the markets at some point. With the virus it’s such a different vibe than what is normal, so we were hoping to wait on footage until they are anything like what we think of as normal. Right now the markets here are truly bare bones essentials, and the social element is compromised. However we are thankful they remain open.

[@bernadinemorrison3829]

@@ProofBread hope it all works out for you and your wife, such hard working people

[@cyndianaya5304]

Love this channel.

[@ertany.5491]

please man, please bake a single loaf from the beginning just as we do at home. I really would like to try your recipe and use the method you use.

[@Joesmith-fu4ps]

If everyone learns and makes their own bread no one will buy his bread. He'll have to go out of business.

[@emmanuelespina140]

@@Joesmith-fu4ps Not true. You can't learn baking overnight with KZbin. He could give his true recipe but you can't have the same bread because of process and skills he has. He is also using unique blend of flour.

[@emmanuelespina140]

@@Joesmith-fu4ps Making sourdough is also not that easy. it's much easier and cheaper to buy bread than make it yourself

[@Joesmith-fu4ps]

@@emmanuelespina140 Lol, if you say so.

[@Joesmith-fu4ps]

@@emmanuelespina140 The only problem is I make sourdough bread at home now.

[@outsidethebox218]

Can you ship to Northern California? If I'm ever through Arizona I'll stop by for sure, but if you can overnight baked goods I will order quite a few things.

[@ukaszptaszynski3756]

Great content!👍

[@pandabutter1266]

I need to make it out to where you are one of these days. Im in north Phoenix at the 17 and 101 crossing. Whats the closest spot you sell stuff at?

[@ProofBread]

To your door. We deliver.

[@pandabutter1266]

@@ProofBread Thats awesome! I didnt see this last time I was on your site. I just ordered a Proof Box and some almond croissant! Looking forward to it!

[@mkt7301]

Love this channel, but with the covid surge in AZ, I worry about the lack of facemasks indoors. It's annoying, but it can save lives

[@ProofBread]

This video was shot some time ago. Our Friday crew has all been wearing masks during the shift. Most of the week we have basically only 1-2 people per entire room, but on Fridays when we have a larger crew, we wear masks now as a result of the surge.

[@jonathang1204]

Love your videos! Stay safe friends. Covid cases are rising in Arizona, have you guys considered wearing masks when you have a group in the bakery?

[@rosettebraaten3855]

What is the cloth that you use to proof your baguettes?

[@adamcain4603]

Most people have no idea how hard bakers work, the hours are crazy.

[@samuelhawkins6064]

Exactly think it's all playing around bread very physical work plus early hours alarm call! Great trade i love doing it

[@rorycruickshank3557]

Does the packaging change or effect freshness of your product at all?

[@markjaysonrosales3307]

I wish I can work in your bakery.

[@dreamsbakerycafe9826]

Where Are you from can I visit there thanks

[@MadScientistSoap]

Open a franchise in Oklahoma. Yum

[@bcpr9812]

I'm curious, do you still hear from Proof's original owner? I wonder what they think about how far you've taken it.

[@klintonespinoza2540]

Hi, I’m from Ecuador, I would like to learn more from you. How I can volunteer for a couple weeks??

[@rhondahauser6443]

Can anyone recommend an oven that will bake 50 loafs per day at home?

[@zorbcck]

23:55 patiently waiting in the background to take a fat dump... but not whilst the cameras on ;)

[@starseedcjz]

Zorbcck 🤣

[@jillyb2828]

Omg okay definitely funny. Hate that word dump 👏!!

[@annawhitehouse711]

Who films this??

[@kevoramma]

Whats up with the kid with hair outside of the bandana eating at the shaping table?

[@juvinious]

Had to do a double take at @24:11. Dude has a UM rathskeller shirt on haha.

[@rachellynn1507]

Who's behind the camera❓ Is it the same person for all the videos❓

[@beesleystreet]

Do you ship?

[@paulbasilio2457]

I enjoyed the video I was a baker for 40 years and know exactly what you mean I had to pay rent salaries insurance breakdowns people don’t realize what’s involved American dream

[@jillyb2828]

Can we buy bread online? Do you ship ?

[@adamcain4603]

That's has to be great, your commute to work is like 2 seconds.

[@admirmedic9671]

4:11 lol Synchronous

[@abdullahtarifa1616]

Yes 👉🧠💯💚

[@dislexicllama]

@19:17 80F is 26.6C :)

[@hurd044]

Do you have a plan in the event that the protections you are granted through cottage laws somehow are revoked?

[@ProofBread]

Of course. Many families depend on our bakery. If our ability to operate out of here was completely revoked, it would be financially devastating, but we would be forced to expand and do so into a commercial facility. Sadly, we would have to start over in many ways. Our bakery is setup like a homestead, and is positioning to deepen in that way. Soon enough, the fruits growing on our trees will be the pastry specials for Proof. Generally, we have done things this way, because it allows us to treat our people the way they should be treated, and allows us to drive quality way up, and so, my hope is that regulation occurs where it’s needed. By this I mean to say that local and small business already face enough red tape. There are really big issues to solve out there, much worse than a community bakery operating out of a garage that fits it comfortably. The truth is that all the homes around us are really not impacted at all by our work. I keep the cars off the street, I keep the public view of our home consistent to that of a home. Our main offense is that we put out the incredibly foul odor of bread deep into the neighborhood around us, around the clock.

[@hurd044]

Proof Bread great to hear! Keep up good work. Damn I wish I was in Arizona

[@JEDIMASTERVAL09]

Can I come work for you in the winter months

[@SteveSmith-gh2yh]

I am new to your channel so forgive if you answered this already. How is you relationship with your neighbors?

[@rafale1981]

Smell of freshly baked bread every morning? Can’t possibly be a bad relationship 🤤

[@ProofBread]

It’s 95% good. We’ve had some issues with one neighbor in particular, but I think we have resolved them. I invite my neighbors to talk to me directly, and I am always ready and willing to mitigate any problems that I might be causing. We got to a point where there were 3-4 cars in the street all the time. I invested a lot to pour an extension on our driveway for 3 cars. I planted 14 trees around it so that within a year, my neighbor won’t even be able to see them. Now, despite us making more bread, there is never more than a single car on the street. The thing is, that if everyone around chooses to accept responsibility, and act like an adult, then incredible things can occur. If the one neighbor that we have had issues with would come directly to us, instead of hiding being the anonymity of a complaint, we would have resolved our dispute at least 6 months earlier.

[@SteveSmith-gh2yh]

That is great to hear. I love what your doing. And you are so right about the overhead of a location. I cannot do what you’re doing but I am thinking about a bakery truck/ trailer set up. Keep up the good work.