I’m Sophie, a military wife and mom of two teens. I’ve been cooking and baking since my teenage years, but my one New Year’s Resolution in 2020 was to learn to bake bread. Thanks to COVID, I had plenty of time to practice at home! I fell absolutely in love with the first no-knead loaf and haven’t looked back since.

I decided to open Spread the Loaves after the winter storm in 2021. My neighbors were having trouble finding any on the shelves, and I had a pantry shelf full of flour and an overwhelming sense of helplessness, so once we had power restored to our home, I got to work. Being able to provide my neighbors with the nourishment they desperately craved during such a trying time was truly magical, and while I hope we don’t find ourselves in that same position again, it really is my greatest joy to hand over a loaf of bread to my regulars every week.

The business has grown and changed immensely over the years, but it is still just me mixing all the dough, shaping all the loaves, and occasionally burning my forearms on my hot oven.

I currently do markets most Saturdays. Click on the button below to find my schedule, but be sure to follow me on instagram or facebook for the most current information.