Isabelle - Ocala Sourdough Baker

“I’m so glad you’re here to share in my sourdough journey. Baking has always been a part of my life—I love working with my hands—but for the longest time I avoided sourdough, thinking it was too complicated. One day I decided, why not? A friend shared some starter, and I’ve been hooked ever since. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion for the science of bread baking and the magic of how bread brings people together. Even my kids love it (crust and all!), and we haven’t bought bread since. Between my many roles—strength coach, photographer, marketer, mom, and baker—sourdough has been a grounding force. It’s taught me to slow down, pay attention, and work with the dough instead of against it. My mission at Briar Patch Oven is simple: to create beautiful, delicious sourdough bread and pastries that nourish, delight, and connect us all. ✨ Let’s break bread together! Follow along for porch pickups, market days, and fresh-from-the-oven loaves. Your table is waiting.”