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Classic Christmas Cakes From Montgomery Bakehouse

Nothing says “Merry Christmas!” like a cake from Montgomery Bakehouse! We’re proud to be part of so many Texas families’ holiday traditions this time of year, and we hope you’ll stop by to say hello and pick up one of our seasonal specialties this month. We’ll even be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout December to help you get all your holiday shopping finished on time!

Not sure what to choose? We know our selection can be a little overwhelming at first, but you can never go wrong with one — or both! — of these Christmas classics:

Fruitcake

Forget what all those tired old comedians say — they’ve obviously never had a bite of our special fruitcake, or they’d retire their jokes for good. Fruitcake gets a bad rap due to its density. It’s true that the original fruitcakes of European origin were more like bread in their texture, but a well-baked fruitcake is nothing like the hockey pucks you hear about. If you’ve never had fruitcake before, try ours: We’ve converted more skeptics into die-hard fans than we can count!

Nativity Cake

Our Christmas tradition is getting an update this year with adorable new figurines to adorn our tasty scene. Available in chocolate or vanilla, this semi-circular cake is iced to look like a stable and forms a delicious backdrop to the manger scene. It comes complete with a star on top! We can’t think of a better way to remind your children and loved ones of the true meaning of Christmas than with this sweet treat.

We’ve also got a great collections of holiday pies, cookies and other delights that are sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth this holiday season. Which will become your new family tradition?

December 13, 2016
Traditional Holiday Treats From Montgomery Bakehouse

The Christmas season is a busy one here at Montgomery Bakehouse, but one of the reasons we love it so much is that we get to share some of our favorite family recipes with our loyal customers. German baking traditions have been part of our heritage since Mum-Mum and Pop-Pop came to America from Germany in 1938, and we proudly continue these tasty holiday customs here in Texas three generations later.

Be sure to stop by and try one of our German delights this season:

Stollen

Stollen, or Christstollen, is a bread that was traditionally made without milk or butter in Medieval Europe, when the Advent season was a time to give up many creature comforts (similar to Lent). The church changed the rules to allow those ingredients, which let German bakers turn stollen into a delicious Christmas tradition. Fun fact: Legend has it that the “hump” on the loaf represented the camel’s hump and the candied fruit inside symbolized the jewels brought to Jesus by the Wise Men.

Springerle

These white cookies are stamped with festive images; in fact, the name springerle means “little knight,” probably in reference to popular pictures on the biscuits of the time. Some historians think that they were originally made by poor Pagans who couldn’t afford an actual animal sacrifice in holy festivals — a picture would have to do. Today, springerle is full of pictures of Christmas symbols and holiday cheer.

Pfeffernusse

Pfeffernusse translates to “pepper nuts,” a nod to the aromatic spices used to flavor these small holiday cookies. Think of it as the German version of gingerbread, with a nice dusting of snowy powdered sugar to finish the seasonal look. Try them for yourself this month — we’re even open on Sundays from 10-3 throughout December!

December 8, 2016
Bring Some Baked-in Love to Your Holiday Parties

The happy madness of the holiday season is heading our way — are you ready? If you’re worried about getting everything done, Montgomery Bakehouse will help you celebrate the season with delicious treats that are ready right when you need them, so you can spend more time on enjoying all those holiday parties, and family get-togethers. We’ve got just the thing for every occasion, so you never have to worry about showing up empty-handed.

We’re Open Sundays in December from 10 AM – 3 PM

Business Parties & Corporate Gifts

Whether you’re in charge of planning the annual office shindig or just need to contribute to the potluck table, we’ve got plenty of Christmas cookie trays that are perfect for a crowd. Our special holiday trays are packed with a mix of butter cookies, festive cut-outs and chocolate butter cookies that are sure to please. We also have breakfast trays and a range of pastries and brownies if you’re looking for something that will stand out at your event. Need to spread a little holiday cheer for your clients? Find the perfect package at Montgomery Bakehouse – we’ve got a sleigh-full of options to choose from!

Family Get-Togethers

When your family gathers for the holidays, make sure everyone gets their favorite dish. That could mean cookies for the kids, but we’ve also got over a dozen fresh pies to choose from, so you can cater to everyone’s sweet tooth. We also make traditional fruit cake — and if you think you don’t like fruitcake, we guarantee we can change your mind! Cheese cakes and traditional layer cakes round out your choices.

For the Host

Show your appreciation for the host of your holiday dinner parties with a thoughtful gift basket. Our Christmas cut-out cookie box or Christmas cookie tin make excellent gifts that can be enjoyed at the table together or stowed away for private enjoyment later on. A sweet gift instead of the usual bottle of wine is sure to make an impression!

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November 30, 2016
Thanksgiving Sweets and Treats – We’ve Got You Covered!

Ok, we’ll admit it — Thanksgiving might just be our favorite holiday! After a junk food-fueled Halloween, it’s nice to get back to some wholesome, homemade treats instead, and a great meal with your family is the perfect way to relax and reconnect before the craziness of the December holiday season.

Still, preparing a feast for friends and family is no small task. You’ve got to get a turkey big enough for leftovers — but small enough for your oven! — not to mention planning all those side dishes and desserts. It’s enough to make even Martha Stewart’s head spin.

Montgomery Bakehouse to the Rescue

While you’re focused on the savory part of your Thanksgiving meal, let us take care of the baking. We’ve got 27 different pies to choose from, including a couple of delicious sugar-free pies to satisfy even the most finicky dieter in your family. If you’d like to shake up tradition or put out something cute for the kids, be sure to check out our turkey cake or Thanksgiving cupcakes. We’ve also got enough cornbread and cobbler for a crowd!

Don’t Forget Breakfast!

With all the attention on the day’s main event, many families forget about breakfast for Thanksgiving morning! Be sure to order up some breakfast kolaches or cinnamon rolls to keep everyone happy while they wait for their feast. All you’ll have to do is brew the coffee and baste the bird!

Order Ahead, Pick Up Any Time

Just like you, we’re busy during Thanksgiving, so we like to plan ahead. Place your order online and cross baking off your to-do list: We accept orders right up until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22. Select the treats you want, choose your pick-up day, and relax!

November 14, 2016
Wedding Cakes are Better at the Bakehouse!

If your special day is coming up or you know someone getting married in the coming months, make sure to get the best wedding cake around, one from Montgomery Bakehouse. You can order your wedding cake to make it just the way you want it, and we can deliver the cake right to your wedding venue. We have a wide variety of cake flavors and icings, so your cake can be just the way you want it. Some of our most popular wedding cake flavors include vanilla, chocolate, marble, Italian cream, red velvet, carrot cake, and German chocolate. If you have never tried our cake before, and you want to try it before the wedding, the best thing to do would be to order our smallest cake, the 7″ round, in the flavor that you want for the wedding to make sure to get the best idea of what our cake will taste like on your special day. If you need wedding cake ideas or just want to see some wedding cakes that we have done in the past, you can see some on our website or stop by the Bakehouse to check them out. Along with a wedding cake, don’t forget to order a grooms cake for the special day as well. You can also custom order the grooms cake to be delivered with the wedding cake because what guy doesn’t love to have their own cake at their wedding? We also have pictures of grooms cakes that we have done in the past online and in the store. Another popular wedding idea is having a dessert table. If there are other desserts that you love from the Bakehouse, you can have a whole table for the cake along with the other delicious desserts. You don’t need an appointment to come in to talk with someone about your wedding ideas, so be sure to stop in to make your wedding day unforgettable!

August 9, 2016
The Best Cookies in Conroe

Montgomery Bakehouse has the best cookies in Conroe, so be sure to stop in and try them! Our most famous cookies are the Texas Tornado cookies. These are shortbread cookies with a chocolate swirl through the middle of them with chocolate on top. They are one of the most popular items at the bakehouse and have become a standard that few other desserts can live up to! These cookies are worth every bit of the hype too! They are delicious just eaten alone, with a glass of milk, or with a scoop of ice cream on top! These cookies are the perfect desserts to give as a gift to someone, bring to a party, or just bring home for you or your family! We also have a large variety of other delicious cookies that are great to put on a platter with the Tornado cookies for a party you may have coming up! We have chocolate pecan chewy cookies that are the perfect treats for the chocolate and pecan lovers. Other popular cookies are our snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and cowboy cookies. The cowboy cookies are a delicious oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans mixed throughout it. All of these make an awesome dessert tray for your special occasion or they make a great evening snack! We also have decorated cookies that are fun and seasonal that your children will love! We have white iced sugar cookies with fish on them that are perfect for the summertime! Be sure to stop in and pick up all of our delicious cookies that make the best summer snacks! We usually always have these kinds in our store, but if you want to order a very large quantity for a large gathering, you can always give us a call the day before to place your order! Our phone number is 936-756-1745. We want you to have a taste of the best cookies in Conroe!

July 16, 2016
Celebrate America with Your Favorite Sweets

This weekend is a time where we reflect on the birth of America and how blessed we truly are to live in such an amazing country! Whether you are setting off fireworks, on the lake, or having a big family get together, you can make your Fourth of July sweeter by stopping by Montgomery Bakehouse! We are open on the Fourth of July, so you can stop by on Saturday from 6am to 7pm or on Monday from 6am to 3pm! We have a variety of patriotic desserts to make your holiday weekend awesome! We have Independence Day themed cakes, pies, cookies, petite fours, and cupcakes! We also have other treats like brownies and cakeballs that are perfect to go along with your burgers or barbecue! We also have breakfast for your Independence Day! Be sure to stop by that morning for breakfast or take some breakfast home for your family! There is not a better way to start your Independence Day than to stop by the Bakehouse. We have delicious kaloches, muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee cakes, lemon pound cakes, and sweet breads. Start a tradition this year to make Montgomery Bakehouse your sweet stop for the celebration of freedom and America! You can also give us a call at 936-756-1745 to place an order for something in specific that you may have in mind! Our sweets are also perfect to snack on in a boat if you are planning on spending the Fourth out on the beautiful lake. Our family tradition for the Fourth of July is grilling burgers, setting off fireworks, and then eating dessert, which typically consists of a red, white, and blue cake and a flag designed pie! That covers the cake lovers in our family and the pie lovers in our family! We want you to have a special family tradition like that as well, so be sure to stop by the Bakehouse on America’s birthday!

July 1, 2016
Come Decorate a Cake for Dad!

This Sunday is a special day to thank every father for what they do on a daily basis, and what better way to do this than to bring the kids in to decorate a cake just for Dad? You can come in anytime between 10am and 2pm this Saturday, June 18th. We don’t want you to miss out on this fun time where you can be a cake decorator for a day, while also doing something special for the man who does so much for your family! If you have any questions, be sure to call us at 936-756-1745. You do not need a reservation to decorate! Just stop by and have some fun! If Dad doesn’t like cake, no worries! We have a large variety of other desserts that will make perfect Father’s Day treats! We have delicious pies, cheesecakes, cookies, and other pastries that will make Father’s Day a special one! While you are thinking about what dinner to make for Dad on Father’s Day, don’t forget to think about what dessert will top off the delicious dinner! A Father’s Day meal that we make every year is Baked Ziti. Our recipe is below:

Ingredients:

6 cups(16 oz.) Ziti, uncooked

3 cups(about 28-oz. jar) spaghetti sauce, divided

1-3/4 cups(15 oz.) ricotta cheese

2 cups(8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 egg

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions for 9 minutes; drain. In large bowl, stir together hot pasta, 1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In 13x9x2-inch baking dish, spoon pasta mixture; top with remaining 1-1/2 cups of sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 10 servings (1 cup each).

This is our special Father’s Day tradition, and we want you to start your traditions this year with us! To make your Father’s Day memories, be sure to stop by the Bakehouse!

June 17, 2016
Decorate a Cake for Dad!

Come Decorate a Father’s Day Cake!

WHEN: Saturday, June 18th, 2016

WHERE: Montgomery Bakehouse
240 Longmire Rd. Conroe, TX 77304

TIME: Anytime between 10am and 2pm

PRICE: $13 includes a single layer chocolate or vanilla cake and decorations

FOR: All ages

For more information call 936-756-1745

June 14, 2016
Get Your Graduation Goodies!

Many graduations are throughout this weekend, so be sure to make a stop at the Bakehouse to get all of your graduation goodies! We have your graduation cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and so much more. While I am sure you know some seniors that mean so much to you that you are so proud of, we also have some special seniors at the Bakehouse that are graduating this weekend! One of our seniors, Schuyler Holder, is graduating from Montgomery High School and will be attending University of North Texas to study finance in the honors business program to pursue a career as a financial analyst. Her favorite thing about working at the bakery is meeting and talking to new people. She has been working with us for over a year now. We are so proud of everything that Schuyler has accomplished. Another one of our seniors graduating from Montgomery High School is Shaylie Hollifield. Shaylie is planning on attending Lonestar College and then transferring to Sam Houston State University to get a masters in psychology to eventually become a counselor. Her favorite part about working at the bakery is the fact that she is always doing something new and different each day. Our last senior is Emily Rodriguez. She will be graduating from Conroe High School. Her plan for the future is to go to Sam Houston State University and either major in paint or graphic design. Her favorite part about working in the bakery is how much she has learned while working with us. She also loves how everyone she works with is so loving and hardworking. We want to wish all of our seniors the best of luck! We have been so blessed to have such hardworking individuals as employees, and we are so excited about each of their plans for the future. If you know of a special senior, do not forget to tell them where they can get their graduation cake from!

Schuyler Holder

Emily Rodriguez

Shaylie Hollifield

June 1, 2016