Dough Bakeshop
"Dough? Mmmm...that sounds good." Leave it to Emma to immediately understand the visceral reaction invoked in me by the mere name of this new bakeshop on the Danforth.
Linked to so many simple pleasures in life, "dough" does it all; it is for playing with, spending, kneading, and eating. It just sounds... bountiful.
Accordingly, the place is similarly so. Piles of bread, and a warm colour palate are kinda like a welcoming hug; the smattering of antiques is fun to look at, and not overdone.
Though I arrive late in the day, there are still quite a few chewy treats left to choose from. With my preconceived notions, it seems very appropriate that all of what I sampled would consist of uncluttered recipes with natural flavours.
A lemon square, brown sugar scone and a loaf of bread get stuffed into my tote bag, and within a couple hours will be stuffed into the mouths of myself and my kin.
Though I am heartily implored to choose the brownies, my irrational chocolate issues prevent me from doing so. Lemon squares are usually a no-brainer for me (an instinct, if you will), but these ones are shockingly light on the lemon, which I have to admit is a bit disappointing.
Looking at the glass as half-full (of dough), I would say it's heavy on the shortbread, and as such, I can dig it. The lemon part pretty much consisting of a gooey glaze on top. Maybe it's my fault for craving my lemons with an eye-watering punch.
The scone is soft and dense (particularly after a re-heating), and has that wonderful, lumpy disposition of my visions. But the bread - oh! the bread - is absolutely fabulous. It seems as though it's truly the star here, and there is a fairly wide variety to choose from - or was, earlier in the day.
The grains are all milled in and around the Guelph area, and are transformed into some types I have never tried before. Like oatmeal bread. With all the warmth and goodness of oatmeal, and the slightest essence of cinnamon, it tastes half like breakfast, half like dessert - I can't really be sure.
This is the kind of bread that induces gluttony without the need of 1. warming/toasting, or 2. butter. This is a test very few have passed - the only one in recent memory being made by my great-aunt in Macedonia; perfection attained after a baking career that presumably started in childhood. And even then, I was still trying (unsuccessfully) to wrangle up some butter.
This bread was so good that I ate almost half the loaf while standing over the counter, debating whether or not I should make it into a sandwich.
It was so good that my sister forced herself to eat her first solid food after getting her wisdom tooth out. It was so good that to turn it into a sandwich seemed like a waste, but the sandwich I made was 10 times better than it should have been, according to my calculations.
I could make a bed out of this bread.
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I stuck my nose in the window yesterday (closed on Mondays), but will try again soon. I am still in search of a great baguette on the Danforth, and have tried them all. The one which is very good is at Olympia Bakery easy of Pape on the south side.
I just moved to the neighborhood and tried Dough out last week. Their multigrain was to die for and the staff was wonderfully friendly. I'm definitely going back... and soon.
I travel from the west end to go to Dough!! Worth the drive. The whole family loves it!!
Good work ladies.
I went in a few weeks ago-the raspberry scones are AMAZING!!!
I have made the weekly weekend trek to Dough for their wonderful croissants. Sumptuous.
Also the white bread is fabulous and a must try.
I am eating my way through their baked goods and haven't been disapoointed yet.
DOUGH is a must.....
I live in the heart of toronto and travel around this bakery packed city to find the place that I enjoy most. Last week I was walking along the Danforth and found what I could call my needs and desires. Dough provides the best bread that I have ever consumed and has my taste buds tingling for more!!!
Good job guys, keep up the good work!
I went in this week to get baguette, but unfortunately they only make it on weekends. So I bought a loaf of "Mark's White Bread" for morning toast and it was excellent.
TokyoTuds,
I am one of the owners of Dough, and if you come in on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday for your baguette, please identify yourself to me so I can thank you personally for your perseverance!
Thanks!
Last Tuesday we finally had a much awaited sampling from "DOUGH". With one accord it was agreed that the Cinnamon Twist loaf was declared one of the best we have tasted. We can hardly wait to taste another flavour.
Benita, I will ask after you next week, thanks! I got my baguette yesterday (Sunday), but I will be back this week to try more of your delicious breads. I am actually thankful there is a bakery now in the neighbourhood that focuses on bread and pastries, and doesn't have all those cakes like the Greek bakeries do. The Dough baguette was delicious, but to be honest my preference is for the airier type like at Europa. The dinner rolls look delicious, and I'll have to try my hand at the croissants or something sweeter .... against doctor's orders .... ;-)
I was at a family brunch last weekend and DOUGH was hired to cater the breads. I picked it up and gained 6lbs just driving the beautifully displayed basket to the event. The bigger problem came after I delivered it. I had to try everything and it was so good!!!!! So it looked great, smelled great and tasted even better and now I am addicted. Hold the baguette and pass the croissant, Jenny Craig lookout!
These ladies make some great goodies. Bonita and Tracy (and Andrea too) are wonderfully kind and even open thier doors for me well before 8 (when they open) to fill me with espresso and fresh goodies straight out of the oven while on my way to school. The shop is cozy and warm, the bread creative and most of all....delicious.
I just found this great review of Dough on youtube, which features Benita, one of the co-founders of Dough. Such a great baker and person! It's made by Son of a Broker, another great Danforth personality!
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/user/cmolder#p/u/0/KI3S4Pc6_sE
Ooh- If I could work anywhere- it would be a cute little bakery like that! In fact, I am actually hoping to get into the pastry program at George Brown in the next year. I live in the neighbourhood and hadn't gotten a chance to go yet, but I certainly will be now. It is exactly my style of 'proper' bakery.. unlike some in the area (that I will not name because I despise them, lol) that are overpriced and don't even bake on site.
Love the meatloaf sandwich, scones and everything including the coffee. Service is warm and friendly. Worth stopping at when in town from the thousand Islands. Keep up the good work ladies!!!