Bittersweet Bakery VT

Bittersweet Bakery VT Bittersweet Bakery is owned and operated by Kristen Ward.

02/22/2026

Fresh out of the oven and worth every layer. 🥐✨
These hand laminated, flaky croissants were just baked this morning — and they are exactly how croissants should be… Layers you can hear. 👏 Quality butter you can taste. 🧈 And lots of love mixed in. 🥰

Looking forward to our summer season when we’ll be able to share Bittersweet Bakery croissants with you all again!! ☀️

11/11/2025

Cold outside, warm inside — tonight for dinner we enjoyed a family favorite: chicken & biscuits which paired perfectly with the first snowfall of the season. ⛄️

Vermont is really showing off tonight, turning into a winter wonderland right outside our window, and we have zero complaints — just full bellies and hearts overflowing with gratitude. 🥰

11/06/2025

“Uh-oh! Why is our coffee cake erupting in the oven?!” 🌋

Today we were training a new baker and quickly found ourselves in the midst of a mini science lesson — because baking = science! 🧪✨

When our coffee cakes started overflowing the pans, I immediately assumed there was an error in one of the ingredient measurements. I mean, it would make sense! We had a BIG soupy mess and they just kept bubbling over 🌋.. perhaps too much leavener?? 🤔

We stood at the counter and went through the ingredients one by one, and quickly confirmed that the recipe was SPOT ON. 🤷🏻‍♀️😵‍💫

At that point, I reflected on the consistency of the batter. Her batch had come out smooth, shiny and viscous, like the consistency of macaron batter after completing the macronage, while mine is always thick and textured, and mat in color..

That’s when we discovered the real culprit:
OVER MIXING!! 👩🏻‍🍳

Over mixing builds gluten and kicks off the acid–leavener reaction too soon — so it rises fast and spills over before the cake has a chance to set!

Think: baking soda + vinegar = 💥

In order to avoid this, be sure to stir gently for a soft crumb and perfect lift. And if using the mixer, be careful to turn it off and on in between flour additions, and only mix until barely incorporated; don’t just run it constantly until the end. 💨🍰

Have you ever made coffee cake and had the results look like a volcano erupted in your oven? Now you know why! 🫶🏻

Happy baking!! 💕

Want more baking lessons and tips? Vote yes in the pole below!👇

11/04/2025

If deciding “what’s for dinner?” feels harder than cooking it… same. 🥱

Need a little inspo? Try a simple beef & broccoli stir fry with udon — cozy, quick, and requires minimal brain power ( , am I right?). 🤎

Bonus: the kids asked for seconds, so I’m calling that a win. 🙌🏻

I’m thinking of turning this into a dinner series to share quick, cozy, family-favorite meals for the nights when your brain says “cereal..” (again).

Would you want the recipe for this one + more meals like it? Tell me below! ⬇️

And while you’re here, help me choose which meal you want to see next:

A. Creamy tomato pasta with chicken & spinach
B. My favorite harvest salad with all the fixings

11/03/2025

Proof that our Take & Bake cookies are so easy… even my 7-year-old can bake them start to finish! 👏🍪

Because homemade cookies shouldn’t require a full-on kitchen marathon… 💁🏻‍♀️

✅ Just take, bake, and enjoy — kid-approved & mom-certified.

✨ Try them this week and tag us if your kiddos bake too!

👋 Hi Friends! We’ve been dreaming about this for a while… and it’s finally here!!🍪✨ Your favorite Bittersweet Bakery coo...
11/01/2025

👋 Hi Friends! We’ve been dreaming about this for a while… and it’s finally here!!

🍪✨ Your favorite Bittersweet Bakery cookies are now available as Take & Bake Cookie Dough!

🪄 That’s right! You can now fill your kitchen with a little Bittersweet magic anytime you wish. Ready to transform your home into a bakery, without the mess or fuss?

👩🏻‍🍳 Stop by today to grab a bag (or 2) of our soft, buttery cookie dough. It is perfectly portioned, and ready for your oven. And in just a few minutes, you’ve got warm, golden cookies with gooey centers, filling your home with that irresistible aroma we all love.

✨ No mixing, no measuring, no dishes… just pure delight.

Whether you choose our 🍁 white chocolate maple pecan, or our 🍪 deluxe chocolate chip, you literally can’t go wrong.

Bake a tray for your next family gathering, share a few with a friend, or sneak one straight from the oven and stash the rest (we won’t tell 😉).

💛 We hope you love baking them as much as we loved creating them. Because every cookie is a little moment of happiness — a reminder that life tastes better when it’s a little indulgent.

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Let us take dessert off of your to-do-list so that you can focus on what really ...
10/25/2025

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Let us take dessert off of your to-do-list so that you can focus on what really matters. Such as…

✨ The little moments that feel like magic.

✨ The simplest of seconds that make you smile.

✨ The genuine experiences that fill your heart with joy.

✨ The conversations that make you believe in kindness and compassion.

Let us help you to make this Thanksgiving just a little bit sweeter! Reach out today to preorder your desserts! 🧡

This was the summer of memories.. and we packed in a lot. Let’s take a look back over August! ➡️ 1. We filled the baker...
09/04/2025

This was the summer of memories.. and we packed in a lot. Let’s take a look back over August! ➡️
1. We filled the bakery with the sweetest treats. 🥰
Check out this incredible photo taken by Laura Doane!! 📸 🌈 🥰
2. Josh surprised EVERYONE with baby chicks! Can’t wait for fresh eggs down the road. 🐥
3. The kids stared school back up. Some were happier than others.. 😬
4. Spent some much needed quality time with our cousins. 🫶🏻
5. Went to the fair ➡️ got rained out. ☔️
6. Spent countless hours in the kitchen.
7. Made sure to perform a (few) quality control checks.. 🍪
8. And saw the most incredible skies right from our backyard. ☀️
Thank you so much for following along! We can’t wait to see what September will bring. 🤗

Address

262 U.S. RT 2
Grand Isle, VT
05458

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+18029228074

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