Home Bakers Turn Passion into Paycheck

It’s not easy, but home sourdough bakers are finding a way to make a living without leaving the house. They’re building devoted customer bases that allow them to stay home with family – as long as they don’t mind getting up in the middle of the night to mix and knead.

The Upside of Overnight Baking

For those who can handle the odd hours, the payoff is worth it. They get to be their own boss, work in their pajamas, and still bring home the bread (literally). It’s a trade-off that’s working for many, even if it means sacrificing sleep for sourdough.

It’s ridiculous to think that baking bread at 3 am is anyone’s dream job, but for these entrepreneurs, it’s a small price to pay for the freedom to work on their own terms. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love the smell of fresh-baked bread wafting from the kitchen at dawn?