Handcrafted baked goods from our home to yours

Meet the Baker

The Sour Crumb began as a way to feed my family better—better bread, better ingredients, and better habits around our table. While I’ve been baking since I was a girl by my mom’s side, sourdough reignited something deeper: a passion not just for creating, but for sharing what I make.

What started with one loaf quickly grew into a love for slow baking and an appreciation for simple, thoughtful food. Every loaf, muffin, and cookie that leaves my kitchen is made by hand, in small batches, with care and clean ingredients. I bake the way I cook for my own family—thoughtfully, simply, and with a whole lot of heart.

Whether you’ve been following along from the beginning or just discovered us at a local market, I’m so glad you’re here.

Ready to Order

We bake everything fresh in small batches, and our schedule fills up quickly — thank you for your patience and support!

When you place an order on our website, you’re submitting a request — not completing a purchase. At checkout, you’ll choose one of our approved pickup dates.

Here’s how it works:

  • Thursdays are for farmers markets, and each market has its own event menu. Please order from the matching market collection on our Around Town page if selecting a Thursday pickup.
  • Fridays are for porch pickup in Madison, featuring our full bakery menu.

You can also order from a market menu and choose porch pickup — just leave a note at checkout, and your order will be labeled and ready on the porch before we leave for the market.

We’ll review your request and send a confirmation and invoice if your order is accepted. Once confirmed, your items will be baked fresh and ready for your chosen pickup day.

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Fresh-from-the-oven, right on schedule

Our Bakery Subscriptions take the guesswork out of your week.
Pick your favorite combination of sourdough bread, muffins, and cookies, and we’ll have your bundle ready for porch pickup on alternating Fridays.

No rush, no reordering — just wholesome, from-scratch goodness baked for your table.

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Want to Start Baking at Home?

Meet Clyde—the heart of our bakery and the sourdough starter behind every loaf we bake.

This dehydrated version makes it easy to start your own sourdough journey at home, whether you’re brand new or returning to the rhythm of real bread. Just add water, follow our step-by-step guide, and you’ll have a strong, active starter in just a few days.

Every purchase includes access to our free “Rehydrating Clyde” mini-course, with detailed instructions, a printable feeding schedule, and troubleshooting tips to help you succeed.

Clyde

From Our Home to Yours

Every item we bake is rooted in the idea that food should be simple, real, and made with care. Whether you're here for a weekly loaf or a small sweet to share, we’re honored to be a part of your table. Thanks for supporting local, handmade baking.