Jen’s Artisan Breads strives to bring you a healthy loaf of bread, bursting with flavor. Our bread is slow fermented, using high quality flour, filtered water, and fresh ingredients, that are local when possible.
Our passion is two-fold, not only to bake bread that provides nourishment, but also allows us to form valuable friendships, gathering opportunities and promote community. We believe bread can be comforting and life giving.
Mount Morris resident Jennifer Koertner has always loved to bake. She fell in love with the breads she found in Europe while serving in the U.S. Army. Instead of the mess hall for breakfast, you could find her at the local backerei. For years, she has been in pursuit of that perfect loaf – a substantial bread with a crusty exterior and chewy crumb. To her delight she has found that artisan bread, and is able to provide it and other goodies for you today at local events and farmer’s markets.
When I went to the farmers market in Oregon, IL, I bought a loaf of Jen’s bread. I was in love and knew I needed more of this in my life. It was exactly the kind of crusty bread I was looking for. I found her on Facebook and began to follow her. I was able to talk to her at a winter market at The Cypress House in Rochelle, IL. She delivered my bread order to the business I was working in as a cook. It was there she asked me if I would like to help her bake. That was over 5 years ago and we’ve been baking ever since.
I have always loved to bake, but I figured I would only ever get to enjoy it from the comfort of my own home kitchen, feeding my two little boys. I was comfortable in what I thought was going to be my lifelong career and was just looking for something to do on the side, when I stumbled on a help wanted ad for Jen’s bakery! I applied and I’ve been there ever since! Today, I quit what I thought was going to be my career, and am now baking and creating charcuterie boards full time! You can say I’ve definitely found my passion!
Bacon Cheddar | Small $6 | Large $9
Garlic Cheddar | Small $6 | Large $9
Green Olive Parmesan | Small $6 | Large $9
. Jalepeño Cheddar | Small $6 | Large $9
Roma Tomato | Small $6 | Large $9
Rustic Herb | Small $6 | Large $9
Bird Bread | Small $6 | Large $9
Country White | Small $5 | Large $7
Farmhouse Oatmeal | Small $6 | Large $9
Multigrain | Small $5 | Large $8
Pumpernickel | Small $6 | Large $9
Sourdough | Small $5 | Large $7
Blueberry Lemon | Small $6 | Large $9
Cherry Walnut | Small $6 | Large $9
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl | Small $7 | Large $12
Cranberry Orange | Small $6 | Large $9
Biscotti | $10
Cinnamon Roll | $4Each cinnamon roll is packed with cinnamon, sugar, and spices. Wrapped in old world goodness. These rolls are sure to wow. Frosting packaged on the side to accommodate taste.
Carmel Walnut Roll | $4.50Each sticky bun is baked in good company on top of the most delicious, walnut-studded caramel you will have the pleasure of enjoying. A sticky, sweet treat! Order a few to share.
Croissant | $3.50Flaky, buttery layers of goodness. Made traditionally. The French traditional way.
Chocolate Croissant | $4.50Flaky, buttery layers of goodness with chocolate chips. Made traditionally. The French traditional way.
Par Baked Pizza Crust | $5105 W Brayton Rd,
Mt Morris, IL 61054
HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9:00am – 2:00pm
Fresh Baked Goods
Tuesday & Friday
(Oregon Location)
410 W Washington St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 978-3185
HOURS:
Tuesday and Wednesday
6:30am – 11:00am
Thursday and Friday
6:30am – 1:00pm
Saturday
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