Where we work
Serving Portsmouth and nearby
We're Hearth and Crumb, baking right here in Portsmouth where the salt air and shifting seasons shape everything we do. Our ovens fire up early to catch the cool dawn light off the water, and we time our batches to the rhythm of a town built on tide changes and tight streets—no room for idle mixers when the morning rush hits. The flour we use drinks in the coastal humidity, so we adjust our proofs like the lobster boats adjust their tides. You'll find us kneading dough while the fog burns off the harbor, stacking loaves in paper bags that'll sit on your passenger seat next to a coffee from the place down the block.
Towns and neighborhoods we cover
- Portsmouth
What is different about working here
- The salt air here means we adjust our dough hydration more than inland bakeries—our sourdough crusts crackle louder against the humidity.
- Old Portsmouth kitchens have uneven floors that'll make your proofing baskets tilt if you're not watching.
- Winter mornings let us chill croissant dough naturally in the back pantry, but summer demands the walk-in's steady chill.
- Granite countertops in these old homes hold the cold, so we advise pulling pies to a cutting board before slicing.
What we do across the area
- Bread
We craft bread right here in Portsmouth, using time-honored methods and the best local ingredients we can find. Our process starts with simple things: quality flour, water, salt, and yeast.
- Pastries & viennoiserie
Our pastries and viennoiserie in Portsmouth are made fresh every morning with European-style butter and local ingredients where we can. We shape, proof, and bake everything by hand in small batches, from croissants to danishes, so you get that flaky, tender texture that’s hard to find outside big cities.
- Celebration cakes
In Portsmouth, we make celebration cakes that turn heads and taste even better. We start by sitting down with you to understand what you're after – whether it's a birthday, retirement, or just because.
- Wedding cakes
We make wedding cakes that fit the style and taste of your big day here in Portsmouth. Whether it’s a classic tiered cake or something more modern, we work with you to design it just right.
- Wholesale & standing orders
We set up wholesale and standing orders for businesses right here in Portsmouth, NH. This means getting our freshly baked bread and pastries to your shop or office on a regular schedule.
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