Denise
Baked goods are my passion and weakness equivalently. I bake for my community using only organic and high quality ingredients.
Currently 11th
VOTEDenise could win the 2025 Greatest Baker title, share their work in the pages of Bake from Scratch, and take home $10,000.
Voting for the Top 10 ends on Wednesday, December 24th at 7PM PST
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Learn MoreTell us about your signature bake and why it's your most popular treat.
My signature bake is sourdough bread! I have the perfect SF weather and conditions to create the best sourdough starter. It is well loved by many, and some say even the best. It is soft and fluffy in the inside with depth in flavor, and a perfect exterior crust. I experiment with different grains and use a grain mill to get the most flavor, freshness, and nutritional value.
Who is your favorite person to bake for and what do you make most for them?
My favorite person to bake for is my nephew. He loves the cookies, focaccia, and sourdough bread and cannot stop eating it. He is a very picky eater, but enjoys what I make for him. I make mostly sourdough as it is more versatile in making sandwiches or just a snack, and more nutritious for my nephew.
How would you use the $10,000?
I would use it to start my baking business and invest in a professional mixer and oven. I would like to start at farmer's markets to see how well they sell, gather opinions, and gain more experience in working in the baking industry which is my dream.
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