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Wholesome Bakes Wholesome Bakes is a sourdough micro-bakery in Mediapolis, IA that creates long-fermented breads and pastries with real, simple ingredients. No preservatives.

Just thoughtfully made food that nourishes your body and brings people together 🤍

10/10/2026

Take the step you’re scared to take. Even failure is beautiful when most people don’t even try.

10/07/2026

Caramel-filled sourdough oatmeal cream pies 🤎 Soft oatmeal cookies, fluffy vanilla filling, and a little caramel tucked inside. Save this for your next sweet craving!

COOKIES
300g softened butter
200g brown sugar
100g granulated sugar
1 egg
5g vanilla extract
150g sourdough starter
250g all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cornstarch
5g salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
300g rolled oats

CREAM FILLING
170g softened butter
350g powdered sugar
50g heavy cream
5g vanilla extract
3g salt

CARAMEL
1 cup sugar (I use demerara)
¼ cup water
¼ cup warm heavy cream
½ tsp vanilla
¼ tsp salt

1. Cream the butter and both sugars until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, and sourdough starter. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining cookie ingredients, then mix into the wet ingredients just until combined.
2. Scoop dough with a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving room between cookies. Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes. Gently flatten while still warm, then cool completely.
3. Make the caramel: heat sugar and water in a saucepan, stirring until dissolved. Let it boil without stirring until caramelized. With demerara, watch for noticeable darkening and a toasted caramel smell since it starts out brown. It should get to 325 degrees. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in warm cream—it will bubble up! Stir in vanilla and salt. Cool until thick but still drizzleable.
4. Make the filling: beat butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
5. Drizzle a little cooled caramel into the center of each bottom cookie, keeping it away from the edges. Add filling with a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, top with another cookie, and gently press together. Enjoy!

I have SIX packs of my *new & improved* CARAMEL STUFFED OATMEAL CREAM PIESavailable for pickup in Mediapolis today! 🤎Com...
10/07/2026

I have SIX packs of my *new & improved* CARAMEL STUFFED OATMEAL CREAM PIES
available for pickup in Mediapolis today! 🤎

Comment or message me to claim!

$16 for a 4 pack.

10/06/2026

A little flour, a little water, and a whole lot of artistry. Every loaf is its own masterpiece.

10/05/2026

Made with organic whole ingredients. I only offer these a few times each season so preorder yours today for pickup on 10/15.

10/04/2026

My husband understood the assignment 😊

Mepo Foods is RESTOCKED!!! The fresh shelf and freezer are full so grab your weekly sourdough fix while it last!
09/30/2026

Mepo Foods is RESTOCKED!!! The fresh shelf and freezer are full so grab your weekly sourdough fix while it last!

09/30/2026

Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough
Makes 12 loaves at roughly 950g pre-bake.

Ingredients:
• 1,200g active sourdough starter
• 3,600g water
• 600g honey
• 6,180g bread flour
• 120g salt
• 960g raisins
• 8 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Mix the starter and water and honey, then add flour and salt. Mix until no dry flour remains. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Work in the cinnamon and raisins during your first two sets of stretch and folds. Complete 3–4 sets total, about 30 minutes apart.
3. Cover and let the dough continue fermenting until noticeably risen, airy, and slightly jiggly. Watch the dough rather than the clock—your kitchen temperature and starter strength affect timing! You want about 65-75% rise.
4. Divide into 12 equal portions. Preshape, rest for 20–30 minutes, then shape and place in bannetons.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Preheat your oven and Dutch oven to 450°F. Score each loaf, then bake covered for 25–30 minutes. Remove the lid, reduce to 425°F, and bake another 15–20 minutes, until deeply golden.

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Mediapolis, IA
52637

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+13197595577

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