The Bay Area is rolling in artisan breads -- those crusty, European-style loaves preferred by consumers who would rather go hungry than eat presliced bread from a plastic bag. But not all Americans ...

The alluring qualities of a loaf of artisan bread, particularly one that was made close to home, are hard to resist. Some, with crispy browned crust beautifully scored, look more like a work of art ...

The alluring qualities of a loaf of artisan bread, particularly one that was made close to home, are hard to resist. Some, with crispy browned crust beautifully scored, look more like a work of art ...