ACQ Bread: The Science & Soul Behind NYC's Best Sourdough Bakery

Meet Tyler Lee Steinbrenner - Baker, Founder, and the heart and hands behind ACQ Bread (Anti-Conquest Bread Co.), an independent sourdough bakery in Brooklyn with a mission that goes beyond baking. His philosophy is simple yet profound: care for the bread, care for the community. Every naturally leavened loaf at ACQ Bread is a reflection of this ethos—deeply nurtured, full of life, and bursting with flavor. As Tyler puts it, "it's fireworks." You don’t just taste the difference; you feel it in the crust, the crumb, and the way it nourishes you.

But ACQ Bread is more than just exceptional, full-bodied sourdough—it’s about rethinking how bread fits into the bigger picture.The name Anti-Conquest Bread Co. reflects Tyler’s belief in decolonizing food systems, honoring traditional grain cultivation, and creating a more sustainable, equitable way to bake. He sources his wheat from small mills in Pennsylvania and New York, working directly with farmers who prioritize soil health and regenerative agriculture. After years of working in difficult kitchens, Tyler is crafting a formula for the future of baking that he can get behind. His work asks an important question: How can a single loaf strengthen a community? Through careful sourcing and an old-world approach to long fermentation, he’s proving that bread can be a powerful connector. We hope you try it!

Experience the passion and purpose behind ACQ Bread. Watch Tyler’s story and see why his loaves are some of the most soulful, artisanal sourdough in NYC.

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