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Sarah Gonzalez
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After a life-long love for baking, Tennessee-newcomer Sarah Gonzalez started her own at-home business, Spring Hill Bakery. Sarah has only been open for about a month, but already she has over 2,600 followers on social media and is quickly becoming known as the go-to person for fresh, homemade bread in Spring Hill.
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Where did you get your love for baking?
I grew up in the kitchen. I think I remember helping as early as 6 when I’d stand on a stool and stir cookie dough or peel carrots for my mother. My Gramma, mom, and three aunts (one of whom was a professional chef) are all fantastic cooks and bakers. I’ve learned a lot from all of them. We’re a family of self-professed foodies, so when we get together, it’s all about the food. My first experience with amazing homemade bread was with my aunt’s sourdough.
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Tell me about Spring Hill Bakery?
Spring Hill Bakery is really my passion for fresh bread turned into a small business. I’ve converted my kitchen into an at-home bakery and I bake everything from scratch, using the best ingredients I can get my hands on. Right now I make Artisan breads, Jalapeño Cheddar, and our best-seller, Cinnamon Brown Sugar. I will be adding a Bread of the Month beginning in June. The first one will most likely be Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Artisan bread. I’ll also be adding sourdough as a regular once I get some of my aunt’s starter. It’ll change your life.
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What do you find most challenging about running your own business?
Working in a residential kitchen has its drawbacks. There are only so many breads I can fit in my oven at once, so the process is slower than I would like. On the positive side, everything is made in small batches, so I have a lot of control over quality. I’m also struggling with trying to do this slowly because so far I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from people excited to have a bread bakery. I’ve started toying with the idea of turning this into a brick-and-mortar, but I’m trying to make wise financial decisions so we succeed when we make that leap someday.
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Where can I find Spring Hill Bakery products?
You can order our products online at springhillbakery.com for next-day pickup Monday-Saturday, or you can find us at the Spring Hill Farmers market on Thursdays 3:30-7pm on the front lawn of the Tennessee Children’s Home on Hwy 31. We are also on Facebook www.facebook.com/springhillbakery and on Instagram @springhillbakery
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Favorite weekend activities?
I spend a lot of time with my husband Corey, and my daughter Eva. I also love collecting antiques, sewing, and working on various art projects.
