Welcome
Ode to Dough Exquisite Artisanal Baked Creations
A Masterpiece in Every Crumb
Who we are
Our Story & Our Standards
We believe that great bread has the power to bring people together. Based right here in Riverside, CA, Ode to Dough is our love letter to the local community. What began as a personal quest to create the perfect sourdough starter has grown into a dedicated mission: to provide our neighbors with honest, high-quality, artisanal baked goods.
Quality you can taste
To us, "artisanal" isn't just a buzzword —it’s a commitment to the ingredients. We believe a loaf of bread is only as good as the grain it’s grown from. That’s why we source:
- Premium, Stone-Grounded Flours: We use unbleached, non-GMO flours that retain the natural nutrients and nutty depth of the grain.
- The Power of Three: Most of our signature sourdoughs contain just three ingredients; flour, spring water, not tap or filtered water, and kosher salt for the maximum amount of flavor. No preservatives, no commercial yeast, and no "bread improvers."
- Time as an Ingredient: We allow our dough to undergo natural fermentation, however long that may take. This process doesn't just develop a complex flavor and a blistered crust; it breaks down gluten and phytic acid, making our bread easier to digest.
At our bakery, every pastry begins with grass‑fed butter because real flavor comes from real ingredients. We craft every baked good with a commitment to purity, using traditional methods and sourcing that honors both your health and the planet. By minimizing plastics in our kitchen and packaging, we work to reduce microplastic exposure and keep our treats as clean as they are delicious. This is baking the way it should be: simple, honest, and deeply satisfying.
At Ode to Dough, we don’t cut corners, and we don’t rush the process. We’re just a small team dedicated to making your morning toast or your evening pleasure a little bit better.
