Knead to Know

Wisconsin's favorite bakery, up close. Knead to Know covers kringle culture, baking how-tos, seasonal specials, and behind-the-scenes updates from Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe.


Why Butter Matters More in Winter Baking

When winter settles in, something special happens in the bakery. The colder temperatures don’t just change the weather outside—they change how dough behaves, how butter performs, and ultimately how your...

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...

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...

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...

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