David Anthes

David Anthes lives in Bend, Oregon and spends his free time baking small batches of bread and pastries in his home kitchen. He focuses on simple ingredients, steady routines, and consistent technique. He keeps a personal notebook where he tracks fermentation times, hydration levels, and small adjustments that improve each bake. Most of what he makes goes to neighbors, coworkers, and friends who enjoy his sourdough loaves, seeded country bread, and occasional weekend pastries.

He started baking years ago after a coworker shared a homemade loaf. He tried to recreate it, failed a few times, then kept practicing until baking became part of his daily rhythm. He likes quiet mornings, warm ovens, and the predictable steps that help him refine each recipe. He does not sell his bread. He keeps the hobby relaxed and focused on learning.

Outside the kitchen he hikes local trails, visits farmers markets, and reads recipe books that explain technique in plain, practical ways. Baking gives him structure and a sense of progress. Sharing the results gives him a reason to keep improving.