How This Unsuspecting Bakery In Maine Became Home To America S Best Bagels Only In Your State

The title “America’s Best Bagels” is a lofty one, yet there’s a bakery in Maine that just may be on to something. Scratch Baking Company in Portland, with its modest decor and homemade style, bakes hand-rolled bagels with the finest ingredients and doesn’t skimp out on love. If you’ve yet to stop by, you’ll want to add this local bakery to the top of your breakfast bucket list.

Here’s more on the magic behind what many consider to be America’s Best Bagels:

Scratch Baking Company is located at 416 Preble St South Portland, ME 04106.

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Among homemade biscuits, cookies, and cakes, there’s one baked good that visitors will brave a line for…

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…the bagel. Scratch Baking Co.’s homemade approach has warranted quite a reputation among visitors and locals.

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The process begins the night before, when the delicious sourdough starter slowly ferments the dough.

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The next morning, the bagels are hand-rolled and baked to perfection in a stone hearth oven.

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Once they are ready, these treats are carried out to the display rack, which stretches the entire length of the bakery’s side wall.

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In addition to the homemade process, outstanding flavor is another component to these bagels.

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The outer crust offers the flavor – such as cracked salt or poppy seeds – and the bagel’s interior is unbelievably soft.

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Top it all off with the homemade cream cheese and you’ll be in breakfast heaven.

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If you’re lucky, you’ll find a seat outside where you can enjoy your bagel with a view.

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Have you tried the bagels from Scratch Baking Company? If so, we’d love to hear about your experience! The bakery is open Mon. – Fri., 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat., 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sun. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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Depending on availability, you can even take some of these famous bagels home with you to freeze and enjoy later. You’ll be glad you did!

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