Our Story

At The Daily Knead, bread is more than just food—it's a tradition, a craft, and a way of bringing people together.

As a homeschooling family, we spend a lot of time learning, creating, and sharing meals together. Along the way, we developed a deep appreciation for the connection between food, nutrition, and overall well-being. We believe that what we put on our tables matters, and that some of life's best moments happen in the kitchen.

What started as a passion for baking and a curiosity about traditional methods quickly grew into something much more. After discovering the incredible flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits of freshly milled grains and naturally fermented sourdough, we knew there was no going back to store-bought bread.

We fell in love with the process. The simple act of milling wheat berries into fresh flour, nurturing a sourdough starter, and transforming a handful of real ingredients into something wholesome and nourishing became part of our daily routine.

What began as baking for our own family soon turned into a desire to share these breads and baked goods with others who appreciate real ingredients, traditional methods, and homemade quality.

Today, every loaf we bake is made with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship that inspired us from the beginning.

Freshly Milled. Naturally Fermented. Baked with Real Ingredients.

We believe great bread starts with great ingredients.

That's why we mill our flour fresh, use traditional fermentation methods, and focus on simple, recognizable ingredients. No shortcuts. No unnecessary additives. Just honest baking rooted in time-honored techniques.

Freshly milled flour brings out the natural flavor of the grain while preserving the nutrients and character often lost in commercially processed flour. Combined with slow fermentation, the result is bread with exceptional taste, texture, and depth of flavor.

For our family, baking isn't just about creating something delicious—it's about nourishing the people we love with foods made from ingredients we can recognize and trust.

Small Batch Baking with Purpose

Every loaf, pastry, biscuit, and baked treat is crafted in small batches to ensure the highest level of quality and attention to detail.

We believe baking should never be rushed. From feeding our sourdough starter to shaping each loaf by hand, every step is done with care and intention.

Our goal isn't to produce the most bread—it's to produce bread we're proud to share with our family, friends, neighbors, and community.

More Than Just Bread

While sourdough is at the heart of what we do, The Daily Knead is also a place for fresh-milled sandwich breads, pastries, biscuits, seasonal specialties, banana bread, and other handcrafted baked goods.

Everything we create is guided by the same philosophy:

Use real ingredients. Honor traditional methods. Bake with care.

Meet Ollie

If you've seen our logo, you've probably noticed the Boston Terriers.

Our family includes a brown Boston Terrier named Ollie, who is never far from the kitchen whenever baking is happening. The dogs featured in our logo are a special part of our story. They represent both the owner of The Daily Knead (Cara Garabedian) and my daughter (Emma) —the two people who spend countless hours learning, baking, and creating together.

The logo serves as a reminder that The Daily Knead is more than a bakery. It's a family endeavor built around a shared love of baking, quality ingredients, and spending time together.