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Philadelphia Magazine’s 2019 Best Bread Maker shares her passion for artisan bread making

Posted on April 21, 2025June 29, 2025

Today’s guest is Claire Kopp McWilliams From Ursa Bakery in Philadelphia, PA where she makes artisan bread and pastries with local, organic, stone ground grains.

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In today’s episode, Claire and I discuss

  • what inspired her to become an artisan bread maker and transition from working in restaurants including Vetri Cucina to owning Ursa bakery
  • traditions that inspired her bread making and how her recipes are unique
  • what is unique about the terroir at Ursa Bakery that imparts flavor to her bread
  • what type of grains and flours she recommends to make various breads…and much more

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