Flour Child Bakery

03/29/2026

🐝🍯✨ First Bee-Day Vibes ✨🍯🐝

03/07/2026

Over the Moon 🌙✨

03/01/2026

Kicking off March with this sweet shamrock cupcake pull-apart dessert ☘️✨

02/13/2026

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12/23/2025

We’re berry excited about this one! 🫐 Say hello to our Berry Chantilly cake. It’s got the looks, the layers, and that "melt-in-your-mouth" mascarpone frosting you’ve been dreaming of. Consider your cravings satisfied. 🍰😋

12/04/2025

Happy National Cookie Day! 🥳

Life is better with a little bit of sweetness (and maybe a lot of chocolate chips). Go ahead, treat yourself today! What's your favorite kind of cookie? 👇

12/02/2025

🥖 The Sourdough Story: Why Good Bread Takes Time (and Tastes Amazing!)

Have you ever wondered why sourdough loaves take so much longer to make than other breads? The answer lies in a slow-motion dance between time, simple ingredients, and nature itself!

⏳ The Slow Dance: Why Sourdough Takes Time
Unlike commercial loaves that rely on fast-acting baker's yeast, true sourdough is leavened by a natural starter—a living culture of wild yeast and beneficial bacteria.

• The Long Fermentation: This is the secret! Our dough undergoes a long, cold fermentation (often 12–24 hours). This extended rest isn't laziness—it’s where the magic happens!
• Deep Flavor Development: The bacteria in the starter produce acetic and lactic acids, which create that characteristic tangy flavor, complex crumb structure, and that satisfying crunch in the crust.
• Nutrient Breakdown: Time allows the enzymes to pre-digest the flour, breaking down starches and making the final bread easier to digest.

✨ Health Benefits You Can Taste
The slow process doesn't just improve flavor—it also unlocks surprising health benefits!
• Easier to Digest: The long fermentation breaks down gluten and starches, making it gentler on the gut for many people.
• Lower Glycemic Index (GI): The acids produced naturally slow the rate at which glucose is released into your bloodstream, leading to fewer sugar spikes than fast-risen breads.
• Increased Nutrient Availability: The natural process reduces phytates (which block the absorption of minerals), helping your body better absorb essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and magnesium.

Come Taste the Difference Time Makes!
When you buy a loaf of our sourdough, you're not just buying bread; you're buying the product of a slow, careful, and natural process. It's the flavor of tradition, patience, and true artisan baking.

Stop by the bakery to pick up a fresh loaf (or two!) and experience the sourdough difference.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Flour Child Bakery! 🧡 May your day be filled with warmth, good company, and plenty of delicious treats. We are so grateful for our amazing community!

11/23/2025

✨ Last Call! Final Day of Our Grand Opening Weekend! ✨

It's the final day of our Self-Serve Front Porch Bakery Grand Opening Weekend, and we're open from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM today!

Right now, we have our full menu available, but be sure to come early! We'll post updates throughout the day to let you know what we've sold out of.

Thank you all so much for the incredible support this weekend—it was a huge success! We can't wait to see you today, and we look forward to announcing our next porch sale date very soon! 🥐🍪

11/22/2025

Someone recently inquired about gift cards, and yes, we have them! Message me to grab one & give the gift of homemade goodness this holiday season! 🤗🎂🎄

✨ Exciting news from Flour Child Bakery! ✨

We’re now offering gift certificates—just in time for the holidays! Perfect for treating your loved ones to fresh breads, cakes, and sweet treats made with love. 💛

Stop by or message me to grab one & give the gift of homemade goodness this season! 👩🏼‍🍳

11/22/2025

We will be open again today from 10:00AM - 4:00PM 🤩

How it works:
🍪 Come in during business hours and browse our seasonal menu of fresh-baked goodies.
🥧 Choose your favorites — from breads to pastries, everything’s made with love.
💵 Calculate your total and pay:
(Drop cash in the cash box on the wall, or
Use the QR codes on the cash box to pay electronically.)

Details:
🗺️ 203 East 6th Street, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
💵 Cash is preferred, Venmo & CashApp are accepted