Homemade sourdough · Wauseon, Ohio
Providence BreadOrganic sourdough, three days in the making
Sourdough loaves, bagels, cookies and cinnamon rolls, baked by our family and set out in our self-serve garage shop. Open Fridays from 1 PM until we sell out.
- Organic sourdough
- Unbleached
- Unbromated
- Naturally fermented
From our bread family
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What makes our bread better than store-bought
Three days to make. Worth every hour.
Most bread goes from flour to shelf in about three hours. Ours takes three days. Our sourdough rises slowly and naturally, the old way, so every loaf has time to build its deep flavor, its crackly golden crust and its soft, tender inside.
Our classic loaf needs just three ingredients: flour, water and salt. The rest is patience, and a family who loves to bake.
Clean, simple ingredients
Our classic loaf is organic flour, water and salt, raised with our own natural sourdough starter. The flour is unbleached, unbromated and unenriched. Almost everything we bake with is organic.
Nothing artificial
No preservatives, no additives, no dough conditioners, no seed oils and no artificial colors or flavors. Every package lists its ingredients.
Slow, natural fermentation
No shortcuts: the dough rises slowly over three days, the old way. That long, natural fermentation is where the flavor, the crust and the tender crumb come from.
Small batches, real hands
Every loaf is shaped by hand in small batches, by our family in our home kitchen in Wauseon. We know every loaf that goes on the shelf.
- Organic flour
- Unbleached
- Unbromated
- Unenriched
- Naturally fermented
- No preservatives
Future Sourdough Class, the Providence Way
Sourdough made simpler, using the tools you already have at home. No fancy gear, no fuss: just you, a little flour and water, and a lot of encouragement.
- One evening class a week, with just a few seats each, so there's time for every question and it stays personal, cozy and hands-on. I want you to walk out that door confident and ready!
- Take home a Providence Bread starter: strong, active and established, so it won't fail you if you do your part!
- Keep your portfolio, with everything you need to bake your first loaf!
- Classes for total beginners, and for bakers who feel stuck.
“Hey. Listen. It's just a starter. If it doesn't turn out, so what?! I'll give you another one. But what if it does?!”
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Fresh from our oven
A few of the bakes that come out of our oven. Come hungry and a little curious.
Specials rotate and are not always available. Message us to ask what's in the shop right now.
Also in our shop
Local honey
Sweet Bees Honey, from local hives.
Whipped tallow
Two ingredients: grass-fed tallow and organic jojoba. Free & clear, unscented.
Bread dip kits
Taste & See Bread Dip: herbs and sea salt, just add olive oil.
Cold bottled drinks
Water, clean soda, organic chocolate milk and organic apple juice, cold in the fridge.
Providence Bread merch
Totes, sweaters, tees, hoodies and mugs with our wheat logo.
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Our garage shop in Wauseon, Ohio
There aren't many places like it: a little self-serve shop in our family's garage that runs on trust. Come by, pick out your bread, pay, and be on your way. When we can, one of us will pop out to say hello. Neighbors in Wauseon, across Fulton County and in Toledo come to us for fresh sourdough, bagels, cinnamon rolls, cookies and farm-fresh eggs.
- When
- We open Friday at 1:00 PM and stay open until we sell out.
- Where
- 11609 County Rd 14-2, Wauseon, OH 43567
- How to pay
- Cash in the cash box (there's a change jar), Venmo, CashApp, check or card.
- Half-price shelf
- Last week's bakes, frozen at their best, are half price on our 50%-off shelf.
- At the market
- You'll also find us at the Toledo Farmers' Market from time to time. Follow us on Facebook for dates.
- Tuesday delivery
- We meet our Toledo customers at the Costco parking lot, and we can drop off anywhere along Route 20 / Central Avenue on the way. Order by Friday so we can set your bread aside before it sells out; we'll text you the exact time once orders are in.
- To order
- For Toledo pickup or special requests, call or text us at (734) 244-6659 or send us a message on Facebook. We reply quickly.
Welcome to our bread family
Providence Bread began with sourdough baked for our own family. Today we bake for a much bigger one: our bread family. Many of you drive in from Swanton, Whitehouse and all over Northwest Ohio, and every one of you matters to us.
Stop by and you'll often find free samples on the counter, and when the season is right, a seasonal treat on us, like a cup of apple cider in the fall.
We're a faith-centered family, and baking is a family affair. Family and friends help us mix, shape, bake and fill the shelves every week, with willing hands and a lot of joy.
Follow along
Our Reels show the loaves and the shop as they come out of the oven. Come watch us bake and see what goes into every loaf.
Good to know
Where can I buy fresh sourdough bread near Wauseon, Ohio?
At our self-serve garage shop in Wauseon, in Fulton County: 11609 County Rd 14-2, Wauseon, OH 43567. We bake sourdough loaves, sourdough bagels, glazed cinnamon rolls, cookies, granola, Power Pucks and Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, and set them out fresh. Tap the Get directions button on this page and your phone's maps app will take you right to us.
When are you open?
We open on Fridays at 1:00 PM and stay open until we sell out. The shop runs on trust: pick out your bread, pay, and go.
Do you deliver to Toledo?
Yes, on Tuesdays. We meet our Toledo customers at the Costco parking lot, and we can drop off anywhere along Route 20 and Central Avenue on the way. Order by Friday by calling or texting (734) 244-6659, or send us a message on Facebook, and we'll text you the exact time once orders are in.
What do you bake?
Sourdough loaves (our Classic is just flour, water and salt), sourdough bagels in plain, cheddar, cheddar jalapeño, cinnamon crunch and pretzel, glazed cinnamon rolls, browned butter sourdough cookies, Organic Granola, Power Pucks and Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars. We also bake rotating specials from our recipe box.
Do you sell farm-fresh eggs?
Yes. We keep our own flock of chickens, and our farm-fresh eggs are in the shop along with local honey and cold bottled drinks.
How do I pay?
Cash in the cash box (there's a change jar), Venmo, CashApp, check or card.
How do I keep a whole loaf for later?
Wrap it in cling wrap and keep it in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How do I warm up a frozen loaf?
Let it thaw on the counter in its bag for 1 to 2 hours. Heat the oven to 400°F, unwrap the loaf and bake it right on the middle rack for 10 to 15 minutes.
How do I store sliced bread?
Keep it in an airtight container or zip bag for up to 3 days. Still have slices on day 3? Freeze them, then thaw or toast them later.
Do you use organic ingredients?
Our main ingredients are organic, starting with unbleached, unbromated organic flour. Everything else we use is a high-quality, premium ingredient we'd happily feed our own family. Every package lists exactly what's inside.
Do you have options made without gluten ingredients?
Yes. Our Organic Granola, Power Pucks and Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are made without gluten ingredients. They are made in our home kitchen, which also bakes with wheat flour, and the Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars contain peanuts. Every package lists its ingredients.
What about allergies?
All of our bread contains wheat. Many bakes also contain milk, butter or eggs, and some contain nuts, peanut butter or sesame. Every package lists its ingredients. Please message us with any question before you buy.
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