Iowa has long been underestimated when it comes to artisan food, but its sourdough bakery scene tells a different story.
From the flour-dusted storefronts of Des Moines to the cozy neighborhood spots tucked into Iowa City’s side streets, these bakeries are putting serious craft into every loaf.
Each one works with long fermentation times and locally sourced grains to create bread that has real depth, the kind you can taste in every bite…