Tag: Father Sam's
thursday july 19th 2007
Father Sam's Bakes the Best
Whether you are in Buffalo or traveling around the country, you may find yourself being served a bread product made by Father Sam's. Since 1977, Father Sam's has been baking sumptuous breads and wraps in the Buffalo area. The bakery's reputation for quality led to national attention, and now their products are served in restaurants and supermarkets all over the country.
The company's fascinating back story begins in 1972, when Father Abuid (Albert) Sam, an Episcopalian priest with an immigrant background, started baking pocket bread for his family to ease the strain on the family budget. It was so well received that he soon asked for (and received) permission from the Diocese Bishop to use the bread in Holy Communion, in a broader attempt at trimming expenditures. The “old country” recipe had been in his family for generations upon generations, standing apart from other Middle Eastern flat breads with its thick, moist texture and slightly sweet flavor profile. It wasn't long …
