Non-GMO Project verified. nongmoproject.org. American favorite artisan bread. Estd 1989. Fresh baked. Best with semolina for a mild, toasted flavor. Our Story: When pastry chef Nancy Silverton couldn't find artisan bread good enough for her restaurant, she spent a year crafting the perfect recipe, creating bread with a caramelized, golden crust, soft inside, and rustic appearance. Her signature recipe resulted in such delicious artisan bread that she opened La Brea Bakery on La Brea Avenue. Where there were people lined up outside her bakery every morning, and the bread sold out by 11 am, she knew had a hit. - Nancy Silverton. Sesame semolina loaf - A golden sesame seed topping gives this loaf a toasted flavor and crunchy texture. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram.