Delicious and (more) nutritious

baked by hand, with love -

Union St. Sourdough is a licensed Cottage (residential) Bakery walking distanced to downtown Camden, Maine that specializes in hand-crafted, small batch, organic grain, sourdough bread, bagels, cookies, scones and more.

The bakery -

In the winter months, all bagels, bread and bakes are by pre-order only.

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Organic Seeded Sourdough Tin Loaf

Organic White Flour, Organic Hard Red Wheat Flour, Sea Salt, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Flax Seeds, Organic Sprouted Pumpkins Seeds

more menu offerings…

Sourdough Bagels

Organic White Flour, Organic Hard Red Wheat Flour, Sea Salt. Topped to order.

Sourdough Dark Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookie

the way a cookie should taste (and feel). long fermented to optimize benefits of sourdough.

About your local baker

I have loved to bake since I can remember, and like the rest of the world, started making sourdough during the Pandemic. Over four years later, I am honored to feed both my family and my community bread, bagels and baked goods that that are not only delicious, but (more) nutritious thanks for the natural fermentation process that is sourdough.

I bake with love, passion and commitment. I am deeply grateful to participate in the culture of creative self sufficiency so deeply rooted in Maine, create connections, and nourish bodies at the same time.

I use 100% organic grains, and long ferment as many products as possible to optimize the power of sourdough.

Because of my attention to ingredient sourcing and the extended fermentation process, many of my customers can enjoy my products where more conventional ones don’t agree with them. When was the last time you had a bagel or a cookie that didn’t weigh you down? Stop on by and give ‘em a try.

I’m so glad you’re here. I look forward to baking for you soon.

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About Sourdough

(hint! It has some wicked nutritional benefits. Source.)

Digestion

The fermentation process of sourdough bread can lower the amount of non-digestible carbs in the wheat. This can make the bread easier to digest for people, including those with irritable bowel syndrome and mild gluten sensitivity.

Nutritional Value

Whole-grain breads naturally contain calcium, iron, and zinc. However, bread also contains phytates, which block absorption of these minerals. Sourdough bread's fermentation process helps break down phytates, so the minerals in the bread are easier for the body to absorb.

Low glycemic Index

Sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index (54) compared to commercial bread (71). That means sourdough bread does not raise blood sugar levels as rapidly as refined white bread.

Fewer Preservatives

Unlike with commercial bread, sourdough baking reduces the need for preservatives because of the fermentation.

Healthy Bacteria

Sourdough starter naturally contains prebiotic and probiotic bacteria. Although the probiotics are largely destroyed by the heat when the bread is baked, the prebiotics remain. These nutrients support your gut health.