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Ballstead Bread & Creamery, Lake Ivie, Millersview, TX (2026)

08/31/2026

🍂 Behind the Apron: Something Wonderful Is Baking...

I know the weather may say summer is still hanging on, but behind the apron, my mind has wandered into fall. 🍁🤎

Pumpkin. Apple. Caramel. Maple. Pecan. Ginger. Cinnamon... and more!

I've been thinking, experimenting, scribbling down ideas, changing my mind, and imagining how some of those cozy fall flavors might find their way into sourdough breads, muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls... and who knows...

The Fall Menu isn't finished yet—and that's actually part of the fun.

Some of my favorite Ballstead flavors have come from simply wondering, “What if I tried this?” Sometimes an idea sounds wonderful on paper and doesn't quite make the cut. Other times, something comes out of the oven and I immediately know this one belongs on the menu. 🌾

So while I'm back here playing with flour, spices and entirely too many ideas, I thought I'd let you in on the fun!

🍎 What do you hope makes it onto the Ballstead Fall Menu?

🍂 And looking at the little clues in the picture... can you guess any combinations I might be working on?

Something wonderful is baking... and I can't wait to share it with you. 🤎🍁

Behind the Apron | Ballstead Bread & Creamery
Where Wholesome Meets Indulgent.

*** none of the items in this picture are of my products - I pride myself on using my actual pictures in my posts but this is simply a "guess what's coming".

08/02/2026

🌾 The Ballstead Difference 🌾

You may be wondering what makes Ballstead different...?

The answer isn't just one ingredient.

It's every choice that happens long before a loaf comes out of the oven.

It's choosing organic ingredients whenever possible.

It's sprouting and fresh milling whole grains.

It's giving sourdough the time it needs to naturally ferment.

It's smoking cinnamon, browning butter, roasting garlic, and refusing to take shortcuts simply because they're faster.

It's choosing local honey and using less sugar so the ingredients themselves can shine.

At Ballstead Bread & Creamery, my goal has never been to make food that's simply delicious. I want to create food that's both wholesome and indulgent—food you can truly feel good about sharing with the people you love.

Thank you for supporting a small business that believes quality is found in the details. Every loaf, cookie, muffin, tortilla, cinnamon roll etc. is handcrafted with care, one batch at a time.

❤️ The Ballstead Difference isn't one ingredient—it's every choice we make before the first loaf ever goes into the oven.

07/30/2026

Man, do I have my appetite back!!!

There's something about starting the day with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Today's breakfast burrito was made with: 🌶️ Ballstead Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Tortillas 🥓 Beef bacon 🥚 Fresh farm eggs 🥔 Potatoes 🧀 Cheese

The slight tang of naturally fermented sourdough paired with the jalapeño and cheddar takes an ordinary breakfast burrito to a whole new level!

Have you tried our Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Tortillas yet? They're one of my favorite ways to elevate everything from breakfast burritos to quesadillas and wraps.

What a delicious way to start the day...

🤎 Simple Ingredients. Honest Flavor.

Ballstead Bread & Creamery 🌾

07/29/2026

📣 Ballstead Bread & Creamery Schedule Update

I'm happy to say I'm on the mend!

To give myself a little more time to fully recover, this week I'll be baking pre-orders only. This will allow me to serve customers while easing back into my normal routine.

✅ Eden Night Out is still on! I'll be there and would love to have your fresh order ready for pickup.

📩 Pre-orders are encouraged so I can be sure to have exactly what you're looking for.

The good news is that next week we'll be back to our regular baking and delivery schedule! I'm looking forward to getting back into the kitchen at full speed.

Thank you for your patience, your encouragement, and for supporting this little bakery through both the busy seasons and the slower ones.

🤎 Jessica
Ballstead Bread & Creamery
Simple Ingredients. Honest Flavor.

07/29/2026

Behind the Apron 🤎

This past week reminded me of something I'm not always very good at... accepting help.

I became sick and after pushing through the first days, for the first time in a long while, I simply didn't have the strength or energy to do everything that needed to be done. There were moments when even standing in the kitchen felt overwhelming.

Thankfully, my husband quietly stepped in.

He helped with the mixing, packaging, loaded the vehicle, and became my delivery driver so I could focus on resting and recovering. It wasn't how either of us planned to spend the week, but it reminded me that sometimes love looks less like grand gestures and more like faithfully carrying someone else's load.

Running a small business often means people see the fresh bread, smiling photos, and finished products. What they don't always see are the long days, the unexpected setbacks, and the people behind the scenes who make it all possible.

I'm incredibly grateful for my husband, for customers who have been so patient and understanding, and most of all for God's faithfulness through a difficult week.

I'm feeling stronger each day and my energy is returning, though I'm not quite back to 100% yet. Thank you for every prayer, kind message, and ounce of grace you've extended. It has meant more than you know.

Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is admit we need help... and receive it with gratitude. 🤎🌾

07/25/2026

One of the things I love is getting to know other people who are passionate about providing wholesome, quality food.

If you've been looking for a way to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your day, Helena Juice Co offers cold-pressed juices and wellness shots made with fresh ingredients. They're a great option for anyone looking for a convenient way to enjoy more produce... and they are SO refreshing!

07/24/2026

📣 Ballinger Farmer's Market Update

I hate having to make this post, especially after looking forward to finally making it to the Ballinger Farmer's Market. Unfortunately, I've been under the weather all week and need to make the difficult decision to cancel this Saturday.

I had really been looking forward to seeing everyone after missing the last couple of months, and I'm disappointed that I won't be there again.

Thank you so much for your understanding and your continued support of my little bakery. It truly means more than you know. 🤎

I'm praying for a quick recovery and hope to be back in the kitchen and at the market very soon. I'll keep everyone updated as plans come together.

Thank you again for your grace and support.

— Jessica
Ballstead Bread & Creamery 🌾

07/22/2026

📣 Ballinger Farmer's Market Update

I hate having to make this post, especially after looking forward to finally making it to the Ballinger Farmer's Market. Unfortunately, I've been under the weather all week and need to make the difficult decision to cancel this Saturday.

I had really been looking forward to seeing everyone after missing the last couple of months, and I'm disappointed that I won't be there again.

Thank you so much for your understanding and your continued support of my little bakery. It truly means more than you know. 🤎

I'm praying for a quick recovery and hope to be back in the kitchen and at the market very soon. I'll keep everyone updated as plans come together.

Thank you again for your grace and support.
— Jessica

Ballstead Bread & Creamery 🌾

🎉 We are finally making it to the Ballinger Farmer's Market! 🌾

For the past two months, we've been looking forward to joining the Ballinger Farmer's Market, but life had other plans and something always seemed to come up. We're so excited that this Saturday it's finally happening!

I'll be at the Ballinger Farmer's Market at Tractor Supply on Saturday, July 25, 8 - 12, and I'd love to see you there!

🥖 While I'll have a variety of Ballstead favorites available, pre-ordering is the best way to guarantee you get exactly what you're hoping for. I bake in small batches, and some of my most popular items often sell out quickly, even though i try to overbake to ensure that doesn't happen.

Whether you're looking for: 🥖 Artisan sourdough loaves 🧁 Gourmet muffins 🍪 Gourmet cookies 🌮 Handmade sourdough tortillas 🧈 Handcrafted butter ...or another Ballstead favorite, I'd be honored to bake for you.

📌 The full menu is pinned at the top of our page.

📩 Send me a message or text/call 325-365-0180 to place your pre-order.

Thank you for all of your patience while I missed the last couple of markets. I'm looking forward to finally being there, meeting new faces, and seeing familiar ones too. I can't wait to share some organic, fresh-baked goodness with Ballinger this Saturday! 🤎🌾

Ballstead Bread & Creamery
Simple Ingredients. Honest Flavor.

07/22/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Order! 🌾

I'm putting the finishing touches on this week's baking schedule, so if you'd like to be included in my Thursday, July 23 deliveries, now is the time to place your order!

📍 San Angelo 📍 Brady 📍 Eden 📍 Paint Rock

Whether you're craving fresh artisan sourdough bread, handmade tortillas, gourmet muffins, handcrafted butter, cookies, or another Ballstead favorite, I'd love to bake for you.

📌 The full menu is pinned at the top of our page.

📩 Send me a message or text/call 325-365-0180 to place your order.

Everything is handcrafted in small batches using organic ingredients, fresh sprouted and milled whole grains, and naturally fermented sourdough.

Thank you for your continued support. I'm truly grateful for each of you. 🤎🌾

Ballstead Bread & Creamery
Simple Ingredients. Honest Flavor.

07/20/2026

Running on Empty

This week reminded me that even the things we love can become difficult when we're running on empty.

There were loaves to bake, customers to serve, and commitments I'd already made. So I kept going, taking one step at a time.

But somewhere in the middle of it all, God gently reminded me of something.

Even bread has seasons of rest.

The dough isn't always being mixed, folded, or baked. Some of its most important work happens while it simply rests.

Maybe we're not so different.

We often feel guilty when we have to slow down, as if resting means we're falling behind. But sometimes slowing down isn't weakness—it's wisdom.

God never asked us to prove our strength by never needing rest.

He invites us to find our strength in Him.

This week I was reminded that faith isn't only found in the work of our hands. Sometimes it's found in trusting God while we pause long enough to let Him restore us.

The bread still rises.

The work still gets done.

And God's faithfulness never depends on our ability to keep pushing.

📖 "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." — Isaiah 40:29

🤎

I don't always enjoy slowing down.

But sometimes the pause becomes part of God's recipe.

🌾 From Grain to Grace

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