ENGLEWOOD BAKING COMPANY

Before I began school, while my dad was at work and my five brothers and sisters were all at school, my mom and I would bake. It wasn't everyday but frequently enough so it was something I remembered, loved and I think I always wanted to do! The three things I remember making with mom were bread, popovers and chocolate cake. I think my favorite was the bread. I remember the warmth of the kitchen and the smells… I especially remember the smells! How they changed throughout the process - the yeast proofing, the dough as mom taught me how to knead and of course, the smell of our fresh-baked loaves of bread as they cooled on the counter... I've always known that this is how I came to love bread - but I realized only recently that it was where I developed my love of baking. I don't ever think of that time and think immediately of the final product. I think of the whole process Mom taught me: gathering up the ingredients, dissolving the yeast in lukewarm water (and learning what "lukewarm"..

Also known as: Englewood Baking Co., Englewood Baking Company LLC

Primary location: West Yarmouth United States