Salem, Oregon
Sourdough worth the wait. Books worth the second cup.
Slow-fermented sourdough and small-batch bakes, made to order in a home kitchen. Orders close Sunday at 6pm for the week ahead.
Fresh Bakes
Loaves, pastries, muffins. Alive and in a hurry, so it's pickup or local delivery only. Worth the wait.
Books Published by the Baker
A small line of bakes made without gluten ingredients. Prepared in a kitchen that also handles wheat, so not suitable for celiac diets.
Contact us
Questions about an order, a bake, a book, or something else? Send a private message through the website.
This week
What's coming out of the oven
Sourdough Jalapeno Cheddar Bagels! Made with sharp cheddar and pepper-jack cheese, these tangy bagels pack flavor that carries a little heat!
The Bookshelf
Stories worth staying up for
Books for slow mornings, late nights, and the second cup. Short Stories, Magic Novels, and The Coven Cookbook made for you!
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The Houses of Vale — Signed PaperbackThe Houses of Vale by Korissa Nails. Book One of The Vale Covenant. Signed by the AuthorA personal touc...
$24.99 -
The Houses of Vale — Signed Hardcover
The Houses of Vale by Korissa Nails. Book One of The Vale Covenant. Signed by the AuthorA personal touc...
$34.99 -
The Houses of Vale — Book & Bookmarks Bundle
A signed paperback copy of The Houses of Vale by Korissa Nails, paired with one pack of eight Timekeeper bo...
$34.99
How it works
Order a week ahead. Here's why.
Everything is mixed, shaped, and baked in one home kitchen, one batch at a time.
Place your order
Orders close Sunday at 6pm for the week ahead. This ensures you get the freshest product!
We bake to order
Nothing sits on a shelf. Your loaf is mixed, proofed, and baked for you, which is the entire reason for the lead time.
Delivery or pickup
I deliver across Salem and Keizer — free within twenty minutes of the kitchen. A $10 delivery fee is added for distance beyond that. Pickup is arranged privately with regular customers. Shipping is available for special items!
The kitchen
One person, one oven, one batch at a time
Hi, I’m Korissa — baker, writer, and the person behind The Daily Knead.
What started with a jar of sourdough starter named Louie, grew into something much bigger: a place where two things I love—good food and good stories—get to live together.
I believe some of the best things in life take time. Sourdough needs time to ferment. Stories need time to unfold. And sometimes, the life you’re meant to build takes a little longer than you expected.
The Daily Knead is my small home bakery in Salem, Oregon, where I make sourdough and delicious creations by hand. It’s also home to my bookshelf and my own writing, including The Houses of Vale and The Coven Cookbook.
So whether you came here for a loaf of bread, something sweet, or your next book, I hope you find something that makes you want to stay awhile.
Welcome to The Daily Knead.
Books. Bakery. A little witchcraft & wonderful magic ❤️