Frequently Asked Questions

What type of bread does Peber produce using the different mixes ?
Peber uses precise mix weighted always to a gram precision,  to craft artisanal sourdough breads inspired by French baking traditions. The specific type of bread varies depending on the chosen flour proportions and the baker's expertise. See the breads on offer please available to purchase by trade and consumers on site at Scorrier.

What is the composition of the flour mix?
The blend consists entirely of wheat flours—ranging from one to three types—selected and combined in variable proportions based on traditional French methods and the baker’s experience. Learn more about our flour varieties [here].

What is the recommended recipe using this mix?
To make 1 kg of dough, we recommend the following proportions that can varry slightly mainly for hydration according to the bread made  :

• 498 g of our flour mix
• 174 g of white sourdough starter
• 323 g of warm water
• 5 g of sea salt

Please refer to our detailed preparation instructions [here]. Please note that we use 4 types of home made starter, used each for specific bread although you can use a different kind of mother starter used as all are protable to any flours:

• White starter : used for Deli, Baguettes, Fougasses, Saffron bread , The Ancient and  Pixies
• Wholemeal Meule T80 : For Granary, Pain de Campagne, Corn, Chestnuts Figata, 
• Rye Starter : Used for Rye bread, Pain complet and Pizza 
• Spelt Starter : Used with Organic Spelt bread

What is your delivery lead time?
We dispatch orders the next working day from Monday to Thursday. Preparation requires 48 hours to ensure the sourdough starter is optimally refreshed on the day of collection. The starter is shipped under refrigeration and should be kept at approximately 4°C upon receipt and after its next refresh. For additional guidance, see our storage advice [here].

What is the approximate cost of a finished loaf or cob?
Due to dough hydration, the cost of flour per loaf is effectively halved. Please note that approximately 15% of the dough’s weight is lost during baking. You should also account for a proportionate cost of the sourdough starter when calculating total production costs.

Are prices inclusive of delivery?
No, delivery charges are additional. We ship via DHL with average rates of £9.95 for next-day delivery (up to 15 kg) and £12.95 (up to 20 kg). More details on our starter shipment protocol can be found [here].

Are discounts available for bulk purchases?
Yes, we offer trade discounts for hospitality and retail clients. Significant savings are available when purchasing two pallets (750 kg, or 60 bags of 25 kg) and blending your own mix following our guidelines. Please contact us with your company name and address to receive a tailored offer, once you’re satisfied with your trial pouches.

Am I required to use your sourdough starter?
Not at all. You are welcome to use your own starter, or even opt for a yeast-based bread using only our flour. However, please note that we do not offer technical support for yeast-based baking, as it falls outside our artisanal expertise.