Bread Blog — RavenHook Bakehouse

European-style breads and sweets, in markets across the DC area

What is a King Cake anyway?

What is a King Cake anyway?

As Fat Tuesday approaches, we’ve been getting more and more questions about Mardi Gras, King Cakes, and why we make them. So here we go…a deep dive into the colorful history of Mardi Gras!

Bread Facts, HolidayChris GirardotFebruary 17, 2023RavenHook Bakehousemardi gras, mardi gras king cake, king cake, carnival, brioche, new orleans, made in dc, dc bakery

You could win a pic-a-nic basket! (Share your picnic pic by June 19)

You could win a pic-a-nic basket! (Share your picnic pic by June 19)

Come picnic with RavenHook! Share your picnic photo by June 19 for a chance to win an amazing picnic spread ($100+ value)

ContestChris GirardotJune 2, 2022RavenHook Bakehousepicnic, giveaway, focaccia, sourdough, baguette Comment

Washingtonian Article about The Ultimate Breakfast and Brunches in the Union Market District

Chris GirardotMay 30, 2022

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sweet Treat!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sweet Treat!

Show Mom some love this Mother’s Day! Here are a couple quick and easy recipes from the RavenHook family for making Mom a special treat. Strawberry Shortcake, French Toast, mmm yum!

Recipes, HolidayChris GirardotMay 2, 2022Mother's Day, celebrate, challah, raisin pecan, Mom, French Toast, Strawberry Shortcake, Scone, Jam, holidayComment

Reuben Sandwich Recipe (Father's Day Special)

RecipesChris GirardotJune 19, 2021 Comment

Classic French Toast Recipe (Father's Day Special)

Classic French Toast Recipe (Father's Day Special)

Classic French Toast recipe made with our delicious Challah. A special Father’s Day treat.

RecipesChris GirardotJune 18, 2021Comment

Classic Herb Stuffing Recipe

Classic Herb Stuffing Recipe

No Thanksgiving is complete without stuffing, so here’s the secret to ours!

Chris GirardotNovember 6, 2020

The Interesting Story of the Hot Cross Bun

The Interesting Story of the Hot Cross Bun

Where are Hot Cross Buns from?

Bread FactsChris GirardotApril 10, 2020hot cross buns, bread bakers guild of america

Dealing with COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Dealing with COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Details on how Ravenhook Bakehouse is attacking this viral outbreak.

UpdatesChris GirardotMarch 13, 2020ravenhook bakehousecoronavirus, covid-19, market update

Sourdough Miche — What is that?

Sourdough Miche — What is that?

Sourdough Miche! What is it? How do we make it? In this article we explain what goes into our signature loaf

Bread FactsChris GirardotFebruary 11, 2020Ravenhook Bakehousemiche, sourdough, bread, what is miche, what is sourdough, how to bake, how to, food prep, recipe, baking, made in dc

Photos by Sam Jones & Gold Hat Media.