How Two Sisters Built a Thriving Microbakery from Scratch!

Learn what it takes to build a local bakery as Brandy Bolter and Tiffany Freeman share their journey with Cozy Loaf Bakery. Gain practical insights into starting a small business in your community. In this episode of the Dream Catcher Podcast, host Mark Larsen sits down with the owners of Cozy Loaf Bakery to discuss their path to entrepreneurship. They share the reality of operating a local bakery, from the initial concept to the daily demands of running a neighborhood shop. This conversation is for anyone interested in food business management or those looking to turn a personal passion into a sustainable career. Beyond the kitchen, the guests discuss how they manage the logistics of a growing food brand. You will hear about the challenges of balancing quality with scaling production and the importance of establishing a unique brand identity. By understanding their step-by-step approach to business development, you can better navigate your own path to professional success. COZY LOAF BAKERY! ​Welcome to our sister-run microbakery! ​Tiffany’s Corner: The Sourdough Specialist. ​Brandy’s Corner: The Pastry Pro. Brandy brings the "non-sourdough" magic. CONTACT: hotplate.com/thecozyloafbakery · (402) 979-6239 ABOUT: Welcome to The Cozy Loaf Bakery! We are a family-owned micro-bakery located in Hastings, Nebraska, passionate about real, handcrafted sourdough bread and scratch-made baked goods. Every loaf is naturally leavened with our wild sourdough starter and slowly fermented using simple ingredients and quality unbleached flour—without added artificial preservatives or commercial dough conditioners. Beyond our slow-fermented sourdough, our oven is always turning out rich, tender scratch-made pastries. We use real buttermilk, sweet cream butter, and simple pantry staples to create extra-tender, flaky frosted scones, bakery-style muffins, and our signature fork-tender buttermilk English muffins. Whether you're stopping by our self-serve shed for morning treats or stocking up on artisan bread for the week, every item is baked from scratch with genuine care for our community.