Created in 2010 by the London-based Real Bread Campaign, Real Bread Week seeks to encourage people to consume and bake their own additive-free loaves, and also support local, independent bakers who do the same. And last year, this trend got a boost as home-bound citizens across the globe looked into their pantries and towards their neighborhood bakers to whip up a variety of breads, making it one of the most popular items to emerge out of lockdown kitchens. With the Real Bread Week drawing to a close on February 28, know your local bakers who love what they dough.

Like father, like daughter
Sumit Chowdhury, who runs an AI-based solutions company, would probably remain a Sunday baker had it not been for his teenage daughter, Aishani. When the lockdown was imposed, both their lives - her canceled exams and his business - hit the pause button, pushing them to start their own venture, 
The Dough & Batter. Chowdhury, who passed on his passion for baking to his daughter, shares that since March last year, they've completed over 220 days of baking. "Our menu today is inspired by over 36 countries, including rare bread that you don't get in Mumbai such as Georgian Khachapuri, Japanese Shibari, Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bun, Turkish Simit, and more," he shares.
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