Sourdough · Small batch · Marne, MI

Slow bread,
wild heart

Naturally leavened sourdough loaves and handmade pastries, baked in small batches from our home kitchen. No rush, no shortcuts — just flour, water, salt, and time.

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All natural ingredients
No preservatives
No chemicals
Wild fermentation
Accessible to all
Our sourdough loaves
Every loaf is naturally leavened with our wild starter, slow cold-fermented, and hand-shaped. No additives, no shortcuts — available for local pickup.
Pastries
We rotate our pastry selection weekly — one treat per week, baked fresh for Friday pickup.
One pastry each week — follow along to see which one's up next
Real bread,
for everyone

My love for baking started young — standing on a step stool in my grandma's kitchen, flour on my nose, learning to knead dough with her hands guiding mine. She taught me that the best bread takes patience, and that feeding people is one of the truest ways to love them. She's no longer here, but every time I shape a loaf, I feel her with me. This bakehouse carries her spirit in every bake.

The Happy Starter Bakehouse was born from a simple belief she planted in me: everyone deserves access to bread that is truly good for them. We bake from our home kitchen in Marne using a live sourdough starter and real, wholesome ingredients — no preservatives, no chemicals, no shortcuts. Every loaf is slow-fermented, hand-shaped, and available for local pickup, because nourishing food should be something anyone can get their hands on.

How it works
No fuss, no appointments — just fresh bread waiting for you.
1

Friday mornings at 7 am

Each Friday, we set out the week's fresh-baked bread and pastries bright and early. Whatever's out is available — first come, first served.

2

Curbside pickup

Swing by our home in Marne and grab what you'd like right from the curb. No need to knock — it's all set up and ready for you.

3

Pay on the honor system

Leave cash in the box or send payment via Venmo — instructions will be right there at the table. We trust our community and keep it simple.

Want to place an order?

Drop us an email with what you'd like and your preferred pickup day. We'll get back to you to confirm availability and details.

hello@happystarterbakehouse.com
Local pickup · Marne, MI
Orders by email