The holidays may be over, but winter is far from done. January is when meals slow down, ovens stay on a little longer, and comfort food officially takes center stage. Around our bakeries, this is the month when hearty breads shine — the kind that pair perfectly with soups, stews, and cozy weekend breakfasts.
If your New Year’s resolution includes better meals at home (or just warmer ones), here are a few of our favorite January breads — plus simple ways to turn them into winter staples.
Healthy Harvest with Cranberries: Hearty, Wholesome & Surprisingly Versatile
Our Healthy Harvest with Cranberries bread is a winter favorite for a reason. It’s hearty, slightly sweet, and packed with texture — making it just as good toasted for breakfast as it is alongside a savory dinner.
Winter Pairing Ideas:
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Soup Night MVP: Serve thick slices with chicken wild rice, creamy potato, or butternut squash soup. Toast lightly and add butter or honey.
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Open-Faced Sandwiches: Try turkey, sharp cheddar, and a swipe of cranberry mustard.
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Next-Day Breakfast Toast: Toasted with peanut butter or cream cheese for an easy, filling start to the day.
This is the kind of bread that turns a simple bowl of soup into a full meal — perfect for cold January nights.
Cinnamon Swirl Bread: Winter Comfort in Every Slice
If January had a smell, it might be cinnamon toast. Our Cinnamon Swirl Bread is soft, rich, and layered with cinnamon sugar — and it’s made for cozy mornings and warm desserts.
Make It Even Better:
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French Toast Upgrade: Thick-cut slices, dipped in custard, griddled until golden, and topped with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
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Warm Bread Pudding: Cube the bread, add eggs, cream, vanilla, and a little extra cinnamon, then bake until bubbly and golden.
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Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: Toasted with butter and a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
Pro tip: Cinnamon Swirl makes next-level French toast because it already has the flavor baked in.
Bread + Winter Meals = A Perfect Match
January meals tend to be simple, hearty, and comforting — and good bread ties everything together.
Some of our favorite winter pairings:
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Beef or Vegetable Stew + Healthy Harvest
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Chili Night + Thick-Cut Toasted Bread
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Snow Day Brunch + Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
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Leftover Night + Bread Pudding Dessert
Whether you’re cooking for family, hosting friends, or just feeding yourself after a long day, fresh bread makes winter meals better without making them complicated.
Start the Year Warm
We love January because it brings us back to the basics: good ingredients, warm ovens, and food that makes winter feel a little cozier. Stop into any of our locations to grab your favorite loaf — or try something new this month.
Because when it’s cold outside, fresh bread makes everything better.
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