Handcrafted with patience.
Shared with joy.
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More than bread.
Handcrafted with patience
Every loaf begins with a starter, long fermentation, and the belief that great bread cannot be rushed.
Shared with joy
From a warm loaf at dinner to a bag of bagels on a slow Sunday, our bakes are made for the moments in between.
Made for gathering
Food tastes better around a table full of people you love. We bake with that table in mind.
Rooted in community
A small microbakery in West Michigan, growing one honest loaf and one neighbor at a time.
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A small bakery
with a big table.
Sourdough on Summerhill is a small-batch artisan microbakery in West Michigan, specializing in naturally leavened breads, hand-shaped bagels, seasonal scones, cookies, and handcrafted pantry favorites.
Everything is made by hand using traditional techniques, long fermentation, and carefully selected ingredients. Quality over quantity, always, so every bake carries the flavor, texture, and character that only real sourdough can bring.
“Good food brings people together, one handcrafted loaf at a time.”
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Local markets, pop-ups, and vendor events where you can pick up fresh bakes in person.
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Hi, I'm Amanda.
I am the head baker behind Sourdough on Summerhill, a homegrown microbakery built from equal parts flour, faith, and fresh starts. A few years ago, life looked very different.
In 2024, our family's home was destroyed in a devastating fire. As we began rebuilding our lives, I fell and broke my arm, leaving me with radial nerve palsy and months where I could not bake at all. So I studied. Fermentation, technique, hydration, artisan bread. I was determined that when my arm healed, I would be ready.
When I could finally bake again, those months of learning turned into loaves, bagels, scones, and a whole new way of serving my community. Every loaf is still made by hand, with slow fermentation and simple, wholesome ingredients, because great bread should not be rushed and neither should the relationships built around the table.
Sourdough on Summerhill is more than a business name. It is a reminder that even after life's hardest seasons, new things can grow.
Our Story
Sourdough on Summerhill began with a simple belief: that beautiful, handcrafted food brings people together. What started as a season of learning has grown into a small-batch bakery with a bigger dream, a warm neighborhood bakehouse where the aroma of fresh bread welcomes you through the door.
FAQ
Sourdough on Summerhill is a family-run microbakery based in Alto, Michigan, led by head baker Amanda Gilbert. Every loaf, bagel, and scone is made by hand in small batches with slow fermentation and simple, wholesome ingredients.
Order through the shop and choose a bake day at checkout. Because everything is made in small batches, we bake on set days each week and open pre-orders a few days in advance. Follow along on Instagram for weekly menus and market dates.
Local pickup is available in Alto and at seasonal West Michigan farmers markets. Occasional porch delivery is offered inside our local area. Details and pickup windows are shared with your order confirmation.
Every loaf and bagel is baked the day of pickup or delivery so you receive it at its very best. Store bread in a paper or linen bag on the counter, or slice and freeze what you will not enjoy in the first couple of days.
Yes. The menu shifts with the seasons and features signature staples alongside creative flavors inspired by what is fresh and in season. Keep an eye on the shop for new bakes and seasonal specials.
Absolutely. Our gift bundles are wrapped in kraft paper and jute twine, ready for gifting. Add a note at checkout and we will include it with the delivery.
Everything is baked in a home kitchen that regularly uses wheat, dairy, eggs, and nuts. If you have a sensitivity or allergy, please reach out before ordering and we will do our best to guide you to a safe option.
We love baking for gatherings, showers, and small events. Reach out with your date and headcount and we will put together a menu that fits your table.
Come gather
around the table.
Have a question about this week's menu, a custom order, or an upcoming market? Send Amanda a note and she will get right back to you.