Madre Frescas

Madre Frescas blog

Sourdough, frescas, and Austin food stories.

Guides and stories about naturally leavened bread, lighter aguas frescas, coffee, Mexican-Southern baking, and catering fresh food in Austin.

Sliced sourdough bread on a bakery table
Sourdough4 min read

Why Sourdough Bread Feels Different

A simple guide to long fermentation, real ingredients, and why naturally leavened sourdough has a different texture, flavor, and feel.

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Aguas Frescas3 min read

Aguas Frescas With Less Sugar, More Fresh Flavor

How Madre Frescas approaches agua fresca flavors like hibiscus and horchata for Austin heat and everyday gatherings.

Read articleSourdough, aguas frescas, coffee, and pastries on a table
Brand Story4 min read

The Story Behind a Mexican-Southern Bakery in Austin

Madre Frescas brings Mexican aguas frescas and Southern Kentucky baking together through sourdough, coffee, and sweets.

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