Jake’s Bakes is a family owned and operated micro bakery focusing on sourdough breads, spreads, and more! Their bread is unique because it focuses on the basics of what bread has always been made with: flour, water, salt. Jake and his wife Erin like to say they take a traditional product and add fun, new age flavors.
Category: Food & Beverages Artisans & Gifts
Jake Kubik
5 Humbert Drive
Lincoln, ND 58504
Phone Number: (701) 202-9473
History: Jake’s Bakes is a family owned and operated micro bakery focusing on sourdough breads, spreads, and more! Their bread is unique because it focuses on the basics of what bread has always been made with: flour, water, salt. Jake and his wife Erin like to say they take a traditional product and add fun, new age flavors.
Jake and Erin love to get creative with their breads, but no one in either of their families have professional baking experience. So how did Jake’s Bake’s come to be? The short answer is Netflix. A series called “Cooked” that focuses on how cultures throughout human history have made food using the elements: earth, air, fire, and water. The episode on air focused a lot on bread, specifically sourdough. Before the early 1900s when dry yeast was created, everything was made as sourdough using a starter instead of dry yeast. Jake had never heard of this before and decided to try it!
“This path has been one of total adventure of discovery,” says Jake. “I think that’s what has made it so great. Everything up to this point has been new knowledge we have gained. There is just something about sourdough that feels so secure. Bread is a staple in most households and has been for centuries. Hummus is the same way. They both have such history behind them. We are a part of bringing that back to life.“ Now THAT is cool!
Jake makes bread, but he says at the end of the day, it all comes down to relationships. “The community of people we have met on this journey has been my favorite part. We have met so many people and made some great friends through farmer’s markets, vendor shows, and just direct consumer sales. There are so many other entrepreneurs in this community with cool ideas that they are bringing to life and sharing with others. We would not be where we are today if it wasn’t for the people we have met. We are so thankful for the advice, guidance, and mentorship our friends have given us.”
Jake’s Bakes is a small family operation. While Jake makes breads and spreads, Erin helps with graphic design and branding.
Member Since: 03/02/2022