Xavier Barriga

Chef

Birthday April 28, 1969

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Spain

Age 55 years old

#271,535 Most Popular

About

Professional chef who is known for his work in baking specifically with artisan bread. He is known for founding his own bread company Turris in Spain. He shares photos of his baking and finished bread creations to Instagram for his over 90,000 followers. 

Before Fame

He first began his career in baking at the age of 14. At 23, he began traveling to France, Italy, and Portugal to learn different techniques of baking. He began working as a technical advisor to an Italian baking brand in 1999. In 2008, he founded Turris, his own oven baking bread company. 

Trivia

He is known for having published several books on his baking techniques and recipes including Pan in 2009, Homemade Recipes with Yesterday's Bread in 2011, and Bakery in 2013. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Spain to a family of fellow bakers. 

Associated With

Other bread bakers known for sharing their work and creations through Instagram include Lexie SmithLionel Poilane, and Sebastien Boudet