From Our Kitchen
News & Updates
Seasonal specials, pastry features, and stories from the Penny Oven team.
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Seasonal
Baking With the Season: Stone Fruit at Penny Oven This Summer
Cherries, apricots, and plums fresh from the farmers market โ here's how we're baking with summer's best stone fruit right now.
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Baking
Why Sourdough Still Wins Every Summer Morning
There's a reason we never skip the overnight levain, even in a heat wave. A love letter to the loaf that started it all โ and what makes summer our favorite baking season.
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Seasonal
The Dutch Baby Gets a Summer Upgrade
Our cast-iron Dutch Baby is back in the spotlight โ this time layered with fresh strawberries, lemon curd, and a cloud of whipped crรจme fraรฎche.
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Behind the Scenes
The Long Way: Why Our Sourdough Takes Two Days
There's no shortcut to a great loaf. Here's what actually happens in our kitchen between Monday's mix and Wednesday's oven.
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Behind the Scenes
Why Our Sourdough Takes Three Days (And Why We'll Never Rush It)
Every loaf that leaves our oven started three days ago. Here's the quiet, patient process behind the bread you're tearing into at breakfast.
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Events
Bring Mom to Penny Oven This Mother's Day
Mother's Day is May 10th โ come early, grab a sticky bun, and let us take care of the morning so she doesn't have to.
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Behind the Scenes
Sourdough the Long Way: Why We'll Never Rush Our Bread
Our sourdough starter has been alive longer than some of our staff. Here's what actually goes into every loaf โ and why 48 hours matters.
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Eagle Rock
Why Penny Oven Is Eagle Rockโs Brunch Spot
Nearly eight years in, hereโs why people keep coming back โ from the bread we bake every morning to the coffee we take seriously.
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Spring Has Arrived โ Hereโs Whatโs New
Strawberry galette, spring herb frittata, upgraded lemon poppyseed, and patio seating is open. Come in and taste the season.
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Seasonal
The Dutch Baby Is the Most Romantic Thing on Our Menu
It arrives puffed and golden, finished with lemon curd and whipped crรจme fraรฎche. Thereโs a reason people order it on special mornings.
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Eagle Rock
The Best Breakfast in Eagle Rock โ Our Honest Take
New to the neighborhood? Hereโs where to eat in the morning, starting with us and honest about everything else on Colorado Blvd.
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Pastries
The Gift That Actually Gets Eaten: Our Holiday Pastry Boxes
Half dozen and full dozen options, GF and vegan boxes available. The holiday gift people are actually happy to receive.
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Behind the Scenes
Our Sourdough Story
The starter has been alive for years. We feed it daily. Hereโs the story behind the bread that anchors everything we make.
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