Sourdough · Small batch · Marne, MI

Real bread for
real tables

Sourdough loaves and pastries, made by hand in our home kitchen. We bake in small batches with all natural ingredients.

All natural ingredients
No preservatives
No chemicals
Naturally fermented
This week's pickup details
📅 Thursday, May 21st @ 4 pm
📍 SE Corner of Leonard and 24th Ave, Marne
Our sourdough loaves
Every loaf is naturally leavened with our wild starter, slow cold-fermented, and hand-shaped.
Pastries
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@thehappystarterbakehouse
Real bread,
for everyone

The Happy Starter Bakehouse was born from a simple belief: everyone deserves access to bread that is truly good for them. No preservatives, no chemicals, no shortcuts. Just all-natural ingredients and the slow, honest process of natural fermentation.

We bake from our home kitchen in Marne using a live sourdough starter and real, wholesome ingredients. Every loaf is slow-fermented, hand-shaped, and available for local pickup.

Sourdough Bread Care Tips
Get the most out of your loaf with these simple storage and freshness tips.
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Freshness

Enjoy within 2 to 3 days for optimal freshness.

🛍
Storage

Store in a paper bag or bread bag to preserve the crust.

❄️
Skip the Fridge

Avoid storing in the refrigerator as it can dry out the bread.

🧊
Freezing

Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 6 months. Slice before freezing for easy portioning.

♨️
Revive Stale Bread

Sprinkle with water and heat in the oven at 375°F for 5 to 10 minutes.

🍞
From Frozen

Thaw at room temperature or toast slices on the defrost setting.

Sourdough Bread Care Tips
Get the most out of your loaf with these simple storage and freshness tips.
🌾
Freshness

Enjoy within 2 to 3 days for optimal freshness.

🛍
Storage

Store in a paper bag or bread bag to preserve the crust.

❄️
Skip the Fridge

Avoid storing in the refrigerator as it can dry out the bread.

🧊
Freezing

Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 6 months. Slice before freezing for easy portioning.

♨️
Revive Stale Bread

Sprinkle with water and heat in the oven at 375°F for 5 to 10 minutes.

🍞
From Frozen

Thaw at room temperature or toast slices on the defrost setting.

Get in touch

Have a question about an order, an allergy, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.

thehappystarterbakehouse@gmail.com

Pre-orders

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