Trader Joe’s Rants & Raves (mostly raves, a few rants)

I saw this at Trader Joe’s when I was looking for some regular bread good for sandwiches. I never tried this bread before so I got it to try and review. I was thinking about making something like a grilled cheese or tuna melt sandwich and just wanted a square sliced bread. As far as sourdough bread goes, I think most people seem to be interested in Trader Joe’s round loaf sourdough breads. Which I love. Still sometimes I want a regular type of square sandwich bread to have around for say, making regular toast or sandwiches.

This ain’t Wonder bread. I would say this is about as good an upgrade for that type of bread as you could get. This is not some squishy Wonderbread loaf. It’s soft of course but has a dense structure. Is this “real sourdough” bread? Well, I’d think of this not as an actual sourdough bread but as a “sourdough style” square sliced bread, for sandwiches, etc. Like a “Pullman” bread.

I took a slice of this and toasted it and was quite pleased – this makes a great slice of toast. Sturdy with a perfect texture. For me, this was pretty much created to become Toast. It can make the best “English style toast” with a perfect bite of crust and crumb textures. A nice, sturdy slice of toast, aching to be buttered. Optionally topped with whatever you like. MARMALADE for sure!

Besides toast of course this will be fantastic to make any kind of grilled sandwich, say a grilled cheese, or anything. What about maybe SARDINES ON TOAST? Yeah baby.

If you try this and make a piece of toast with this bread you will not be sorry. If you don’t want it toasted, I would still suggest perhaps at least warming it slightly, as all bread benefits from being warm.

GRILLED CHEESE idea using this bread? I am thinking for the cheese, slice up some Unexpected Cheddar, put that on the bread and spread a very thin layer of TJ’s Pumpkin Butter on the top slice plus (optional) very very thin slices of apple. Grill this on low-medium heat with a tablespoon of butter until golden brown, flip over, and serve when ready with your favorite pickles.

90 calories per slice

Storing: I keep mine in freezer. Very easy to take out a slice.

$3.49 (24 oz)

I would buy this again