Local travelers along Highway 96 / Howard Street in Mansfield may have noticed a lone sales table set up near the gazebo every Friday. Area resident, Jennifer Briley, has grown her passion for baking from a hobby to an at home business.
“I make delicious sourdough creations out of minimal ingredients,” shared Briley. “I love crafting new flavors and making other treats from my fermented starter as well.”
Briley began selling her breads publicly in October 2023. She noted that a year prior to selling, she had experienced some failed attempts in sourdough “starters.”
“Others should be encouraged, even after a few failures,” continued Briley. “I think most of us who dabble in sourdough, do so because we wanted to be less dependent on the grocery store and know the ingredients in our food. It (sourdough) also has a plethora of health benefits. Sourdough in general has a lower glycemic index. It also contains probiotics that can aid in digestion.”
Briley will continue to be selling her bread products weekly in Mansfield. She also plans to be set up at the Mansfield Farmers Market on Saturdays in the spring.
