
Our real estate agents never need an excuse to enjoy a slice of fresh-baked bread. But just in case you did, you'll be glad to know that this month is Sourdough September. That's right, there's a whole month dedicated to this delicious treat!
Next time you're out and about exploring Baltimore homes for sale, we suggest stopping by one of these great area bakeries for some of their fresh-baked, hot-out-of-the-oven bread. You'll be glad you did!
- Motzi Bread: 2801 Guilford Ave., Baltimore, MD 21218
A community bakery that prides itself on using locally grown grains, Motzi Bread freshly mills their flour on-site and uses a long fermentation process to create fresh bread unlike anything you've ever had before. Their blend of old and new artisan techniques results in a bread that's warm and tender on the inside, with a crisp and delicious crust on the outside.
Not only do they often have amazing sourdough on their menu, but their rotating weekly menu also features items like baguettes, challah, cookies, and a variety of sweet treats. They accept walk-in sales but encourage pre-ordering to ensure availability.
- Ovenbird Bakery: 300 S. Exeter St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Located right in the heart of Baltimore, Ovenbird Bakery brings sourdough and other traditional bread back to Little Italy. All their breads are made with natural leavening and will never leave you feeling disappointed.
They offer a wide variety of artisan bread including sourdough, overnight rye, rosemary and sea salt focaccia, sunflower and apricot spelt, and more. You can also enjoy breakfast items, custom sandwiches, and plenty of sweets like pies, cookies, and cakes.
- Hoehn's Bakery: 400 S. Conkling St., Baltimore, MD 21224
Hoehn's Bakery is a family-run bakery that has been serving Baltimore locals since 1927. Today, they continue to make their bread the old-fashioned way – baking from scratch without preservatives and using as little machinery as possible. They also still do all their baking in the original brick hearth oven. This results in an amazing loaf of bread just like grandma used to make.
While the breads are amazing, if you have a sweet tooth, you're really going to love this place! They're famous for their donuts, crullers, tarts/turnovers, cakes, pastries, and other sweet treats.
- Pekara Bakery: 506 W. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21210
Another wonderful family-owned business, Pekara Bakery makes all of their products from scratch every day using fine ingredients without any additives or preservatives. The menu includes a large selection of breads, pastries, and desserts.
Some of their most popular breads include pumpkin bread, challah, 12-grain, mountain rye, and oatmeal fluffy bread. No matter which option you decide to try, you're sure to leave happy.
- Lucifero Loaves: Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD
Located in Federal Hill, Lucifero Loaves offers delivery throughout the Baltimore area. This local baker embraces creativity, baking treats like 7-grain sourdough, organic fig & honey loaf, green olive loaf, and apple cider portobello mushroom loaf.
You can find Lucifero Loaves around town, including at Park Bench Pub on Wednesday evenings and at the BMI Farmer's Market on Saturdays. You can also order online or contact them directly.
The huge selection of dining options is just one of the many things to love about living in Baltimore. If you're looking for a new home in the Baltimore area, we're here to help! Contact us today to discuss your goals and get started.