Located in the heart of Nantucket Island, a new bakery has risen, promising to delight locals and visitors alike with its unique flair for bagels and cookies. Slow to Rise Bakery, founded in 2022 by Tucker Puljic and Katrina Newfrock, emerges from the couple’s passion for baking and their successful stint with 5 Mile River Baking in Darien, CT. Making the bold move to Nantucket, they noticed an unmet craving for quality baked goods on the island. Leveraging their experience and the recipes that made them popular back in Connecticut, they decided to fill this gap, focusing on what they do best: crafting the perfect bagel and experimenting with new, exciting cookie flavors.
About Slow to Rise Bakery
The transition from 5 Mile River Baking to Slow to Rise Bakery signifies more than a location change; it represents a broadened vision and an upgrade in operations. Previously limited to selling nonperishable items under a Cottage Food License, Puljic, and Newfrock have now expanded their horizons with a fully licensed commercial kitchen on Nantucket. This significant move allows them to broaden their menu beyond their acclaimed bagels and cookies, promising to bring a wider variety of baked delights to the island. With a start in offering services over weekends, including appearances at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmer’s & Artisans Market, and setting up a system for preordered pickups on Sundays, Slow to Rise Bakery is gearing up to become a staple in the local food scene, embodying the spirit of Nantucket’s culinary diversity.
