The Knead to Know Blog

Why Our Homemade Pies Taste Just Like Grandma’s
Why Our Homemade Pies Taste Just Like Grandma’s
There are a few smells that instantly pull you back in time. For me, it’s the smell of a pumpkin pie coming out of the oven. Not just any pie... Read more...
Why Companies Should Ship Kringle as Gifts to Clients This Christmas: A Sweet Gesture from Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe
Why Companies Should Ship Kringle as Gifts to Clients This Christmas: A Sweet Gesture from Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe
The holiday season is the perfect time for businesses to show appreciation to their clients. Whether you’re sending a token of gratitude to a long-term partner or introducing your company... Read more...
The Kringle Spirit Has a New Home in Buchanan!
The Kringle Spirit Has a New Home in Buchanan!
We’ve officially opened our brand-new Kringle Shoppe in Buchanan! 🍰✨ From fresh-baked kringle to coffee and ice cream, it’s a cozy new home for Wisconsin’s favorite pastry. Read more...
Exciting Progress at The Kringle Shoppe!
Exciting Progress at The Kringle Shoppe!
We’re thrilled to share a behind-the-scenes update on The Kringle Shoppe — and things are really starting to come together! 🎨 Painting? Finished — and it’s BRIGHT ORANGE!Yes, you read... Read more...
The Kringle Chronicles: The History of Our Famous Kringle and What Makes Ours Different
The Kringle Chronicles: The History of Our Famous Kringle and What Makes Ours Different
At Uncle Mike’s, we like to say there’s kringle… and then there’s our kringle. IYKYK If you’ve had it, you already know. If you haven’t? Well, you’re in for something special.... Read more...
From Dough to Delicious: How We Make Our Famous Kringles
From Dough to Delicious: How We Make Our Famous Kringles
How Are Kringles Made? Hey there, Kringle lovers! Nathan here, ready to take you behind the scenes into the magic of Kringle-making. If you've ever wondered how we craft those... Read more...
Why We Use 14% Butterfat Mix in Our Premium Ice Cream (And Why Meadowvale Makes All the Difference)
Why We Use 14% Butterfat Mix in Our Premium Ice Cream (And Why Meadowvale Makes All the Difference)
When we say premium, we mean it. At Uncle Mike’s, we don’t cut corners—especially not when it comes to ice cream. One of the most common questions we get from curious... Read more...
Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe Gears Up for the NFL Draft – And We’re Ready to Welcome New Fans!
Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe Gears Up for the NFL Draft – And We’re Ready to Welcome New Fans!
The countdown to the NFL Draft is on, and here at Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe, we couldn’t be more excited! April is always a thrilling time for football fans, and... Read more...
The Perfect Pair: Our Spanish Latte & Famous Kringle
The Perfect Pair: Our Spanish Latte & Famous Kringle
At Uncle Mike’s, we believe that the best moments in life are made sweeter with the right pairing. And if there’s one combination we can’t get enough of, it’s our rich,... Read more...
A Perfect Pairing: Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Kringle and J. Henry & Sons Bourbon
A Perfect Pairing: Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Kringle and J. Henry & Sons Bourbon
Here at Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe, we take great pride in crafting kringles that embody the heart and soul of Wisconsin’s rich culinary traditions. Our Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Kringle... Read more...
Why we use European Style Butter in our Kringle Dough
Why we use European Style Butter in our Kringle Dough
At Uncle Mike's, we pride ourselves on the quality of the ingredients we use, and one of the key components that elevates our Kringle dough is the butter. But not... Read more...
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is very important at Uncle Mike's to keep our bakery at a top level in quality and taste. Read more about this in the first blog post from... Read more...