A local sourdough staple quietly widens its shelf

Franco Baking Company has spent decades tied to sourdough French bread across northern Nevada, the kind of loaf people recognize without looking at the label.

Now the long-established bakery is nudging its story in a new direction, rolling out three classic breads that signal a change from what many have come to expect.

The Sparks-based bakery has added White Bread, Wheat Bread, and Marble Rye to its lineup, breads meant to be everyday staples rather than specialty items…

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