Baked goods are a favorite no matter the season or the occasion, and it seems they are a necessity to every post-meal whether at home or at a gathering. Not only are they a tasty comfort to us all, but they spark conversation and interest and even introduce us to the people that make them.
Baker and Hampton resident Judy Kauffman opened up shop back in October, and has been baking and taking orders for the community since. Fallen Log Homestead Bakery is located right on Route 6, at 500 Providence Turnpike, just before the Brooklyn town line. The Kauffman cottage is one you can’t miss, and one where customer favorites such as Judy’s whoopie pies and dinner rolls are all made fresh and by hand.
Judy’s whoopie pies are her most popular item, and for good reason. The chocolate whoopie pies, that come with either vanilla, mocha or peanut butter filling, can be requested and ordered at any time, and it’s not just her whoopie pies that she can whip up; she also makes cookies, pies, bread, and cupcakes. Her breads, which range from white, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar cheese, cinnamon raisin, zucchini bread, and banana nut bread, are quite popular as well. Her dinner rolls are also a favorite, which the Senior Luncheon often orders and serves.
All of Judy’s baked goods are fresh and cooked by hand. “We’re Fresh Matters” she expressed her slogan with a smile, adding that all of her pie fillings are made from scratch. It’s not just the fact that you’ll get fresh baked goods that have the quality and taste to match, it’s also the prices that will make them even more appealing. A plain loaf of bread costs only $5, and if you want the cheddar cheese bread or the jalapeno bread, it will only cost you $7. The prices for the pies go from $5 to $12 depending on the size, and her cookies are sold by the dozen ($4.25/dozen).
As for the future of the bakery, Judy plans to be open year round by next year, and come spring, Fallen Log Homestead Bakery will be open from 10AM to 5PM and will also start taking gluten free orders. She also plans on selling coffee and tea by the spring season. HOPE Coffee is the brand she’ll be buying from, and this particular coffee comes straight from Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. What’s amazing about this brand is that the coffee beans are purchased directly from the farmers that grow them, and the proceeds go toward projects to help the people of these countries as well as the farmers.
With affordable prices and food cooked with care, you shouldn’t have to look further than Fallen Log Homestead Bakery for quality baked goods. “We enjoy the community and want to give back to the community,” Judy stated. It’s a kind gesture, and one that is extremely appreciated. If you haven’t already, and would like to place an order and receive a delicious treat, you can call Judy at 717- 468-3174. Whether it be her highly requested chocolate whoopie pies or her spectacular bread that you order, you surely won’t be disappointed.
Sulema Perez-Pagan