About Moondough Bakery Artisanal Sourdough in Fort Lauderdale
Moondough is a micro–sourdough bakery based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in naturally leavened, long-fermented sourdough bread and specialty desserts baked in pre-ordered batches.
We believe great bread starts with:
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simple quality ingredients
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Clean filtered water
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No preservatives
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Respect for the fermentation process
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A reliable baking method
Every loaf from Moondough Bakery is handcrafted using traditional sourdough methods, with a focus on flavor, texture, and ingredient integrity. As a small, solo-operated micro-bakery, offerings are intentionally limited and may vary week to week.
What Makes Moondough Bakery Different
Moondough isn’t a commercial bakery — and that’s intentional. We operate more like a special mission station than a factory. Our rhythm is guided by lunar and cosmic inspiration, allowing natural processes the time and space they need to grow — and creativity the freedom to flow. We find joy in nourishment, not only in feeding bodies, but in cultivating understanding.
My aim for Moondough is to nourish the community with healthier bread — both by baking it and by sharing the knowledge behind it. For those curious enough to learn, the recipes and methods remain an open transmission. My hope is that you, too, can bring that value to your own table, with your own hands, whenever the moment calls for it.
Moondough is not built simply to create customers, but to train and equip capable baking pilots — people with the skill, confidence, and understanding to operate independently. To turn those who love to eat bread into those who know how to make it, share it, and live more sustainably because of it.
This is the greater goal behind Moondough: to feed, to teach, and to multiply — so what begins at one table can travel far beyond it.
As a space-themed micro-bakery, we:
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Avoid preservatives and unnecessary additives
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Choose high-quality toppings and thoughtfully sourced ingredients
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Craft every dessert order individually, never in bulk
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Approach each bake as a one-of-a-kind mission
This approach allows us to produce sourdough bread and desserts that are:
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Naturally powered and preservative-free
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Uniquely flavored and thoughtfully balanced
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Made with ingredients you can recognize and pronounce
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Handcrafted one at a time
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Prepared specifically for each client
Our Sourdough Philosophy
At Moondough, our mission is simple: bake to the moon and back. What began as a spark of curiosity to master sourdough has grown into a journey of taking bread to the stars - with the universe as our only limit.
Moondough is a bakery for the people - but also thanks to the people. Every loaf is a thank-you. Every crust holds intention. We rise together, always.
Moondough’s mindset is rooted in the belief that a limitless universe reflects limitless opportunities. Every loaf we bake carries that intention.
To us, sourdough is more than a recipe — it’s culinary alchemy. It’s the transformation of simple base ingredients into a complex, living structure that nourishes. What begins as flour, water, and salt becomes something greater through time—a transformation that turns base ingredients into edible gold.
At Moondough, we use our living mother dough to slowly leaven and ferment each batch, allowing:
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Out of this world flavor to develop naturally
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Texture to take off without manipulation
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Improve digestibility through our starter’s naturally occurring enzymes and microbiome
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Dough that relies on time and fermentation, not additives or fast-acting yeast
Like any proper mission training, logistics and preparation are never rushed. We don’t rush the dough, and we don’t bake for quantity. Each bake is guided by the baker’s dough discernment and experience — not timers or machines.
Meet Our Starter
At the heart of Moondough Bakery is Aurora, our 43-year-old sourdough starter of Nordic heritage. She is fed, maintained, and protected daily, and serves as the foundation of every loaf we bake. Through Aurora, we create bread that is naturally leavened and thoughtfully fermented — crafted using traditional methods and guided by experience rather than shortcuts. Paired with a spark of outer-space creativity, our loaves are both timeless in process and quietly innovative in expression.
A Note from the Founder
In 2023, I came into stewardship of this unique mother dough through the yachting industry — in a way that felt unexpected, yet purposeful. I immediately recognized the value she carried and named her Aurora, inspired by the Aurora Borealis and her Nordic heritage. Over time, sourdough taught me something deeper about stewardship: what is placed in our hands is meant to be cared for, multiplied, and shared with intention. Aurora became a daily reminder of that responsibility. My brand — and her name — reflect my fascination with the moon, the stars, and the vast cosmic wonders that surround us. Starting Moondough felt much the same: like stepping into space and choosing to launch, rather than letting the unknown limit what could be created.What Aurora Brings to Every Loaf
- bread with reliable nutrition
- Deep, layered flavor and complex aroma
- A crisp crust with a soft, open crumb
- Bread made without preservatives or unnecessary additives
- Consistency guided by experience and touch
- A baker behind the scenes committed to craft, discipline, and learning
- Growing with Integrity “Creation doesn’t rush — it gathers, aligns, and eventually shines.”
From Kitchen to Community
Our Origin
The inspiration to create Moondough came to me during The Greatest Baker competition, which ran from October 2024 through January 2025. Sourdough became the foundation that carried me forward to a semi-finalist placement in December 2024 — made possible through the support and encouragement of my community. That season marked a pivotal moment and became the source of inspiration to bring the vision for Moondough into reality.
From that point on, I began laying the groundwork for Moondough, allowing its structure and purpose to take form over time while continuing my career as a superyacht chef. While Moondough came into focus in 2024, the seed for it had been sown long before that moment. What may have appeared to others as simply a competition was, for me, the unfolding of something God had already been quietly orchestrating for a greater purpose.
None of this would exist without the extraordinary support of the community — locally across Broward County and through North Miami, and extending into a wider international online space. That early encouragement and belief acted like mission clearance: the confirmation needed to move forward, build confidence, and initiate Moondough’s first true launch sequence. Their support transformed an idea into a real, working vision — and turned preparation into forward motion.
Serving Our Community
Moondough Bakery serves the Fort Lauderdale area through local pickup by appointment only, offering fresh sourdough bread and specialty select desserts each week.
We bake for:
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Neighbors who value real, thoughtfully made food
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Customers who appreciate craftsmanship, process, and intention
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Those who enjoy supporting small, women-owned, independent businesses
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People seeking naturally leavened bread made with care and respect for digestion
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Individuals who prefer supporting local talent over large corporations
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Those who are mindful of how food nourishes their bodies and daily lives
While our scale is intentionally small, our commitment to quality, consistency, and the people we serve is absolute. Every bake is approached with the same attention and respect — whether it’s for a single loaf or a full weekly offering.
As Moondough continues to grow and explore new ways to make our bread more accessible, we remain deeply loyal to the processes that define us. Expansion will never come at the cost of integrity. The same patience and intention that shaped Moondough from the beginning will continue to guide every bake as this journey continues to unfold.
What We Bake
As a superyacht chef, Moondough’s founder has the ability to bake across a wide range of styles. However, in order to maintain focus and consistency in quality, Moondough specializes primarily in naturally leavened sourdough bread. This is where our craft is prioritized and where our weekly offerings are centered.
In addition to bread, we offer select specialty desserts by preorder, including unique cheesecakes and custom themed cakes, depending on availability. These are produced in limited quantities and approached with the same care and intention as our loaves.
Our weekly menus typically include:
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Classic, yet distinctive sourdough loaves unique to Moondough
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Seasonal sourdough variations, inspired by the time of year and creative exploration
(think fall pumpkin, winter holiday specials, or summer-forward flavors)
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Sweet sourdough loaves, crafted to balance richness and natural fermentation
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Cookies and cinnamon rolls made with sourdough discard, offering deeper flavor and a more balanced sweetness
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Specialty desserts and baked goods, including cheesecakes available by preorder only, with rotating flavors and toppings
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Limited-batch specialty items are announced through Instagram or at local farmers' markets.
*Important Note on Availability.
Availability changes weekly based on mission capacity, fermentation timelines, ingredient sourcing, and the founder’s professional schedule. During active superyacht assignments, Moondough may temporarily enter standby mode. When missions are live, every bake is executed with full focus, precision, and care — never rushed, never compromised.Why “Micro-Bakery” Matters
A micro-bakery allows Moondough to operate with intention and realism — honoring both the craft and the limits of solo baker mission capacity. Rather than scaling for volume, this model gives me the control and focus needed to create bread that is thoughtful and sold fresh.
The advantages of operating as a micro-bakery:
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Full control over every step of our baking missions, from mixing to sale
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Preserved fermentation quality through small, carefully managed batches
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Minimal waste, with ingredients used intentionally and responsibly
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Bread delivered the same day it’s baked, from oven to table
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Production centered around pre-ordered and event-based bakes, ensuring focus and quality
This approach allows each bake to run like a well-planned mission — deliberate, efficient, and executed with care.
Moondough Bakery in Fort Lauderdale
Moondough's launching station is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This is Moondough’s first — and currently only — location. From here, we prepare our equipment, refine our processes, and train our pilot before expanding into other territories across South Florida when the time is right.
Menu & bake schedule:
Announced based on mission capacity and availability
Pickup:
By appointment only
Service area:
Proudly serving Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and the greater Pompano area
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Moondough Bakery?
Moondough is a micro–sourdough bakery based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in naturally leavened, long-fermented sourdough bread and specialty desserts baked in pre-ordered batches.
Is Moondough Bakery a retail bakery?
No. Moondough Bakery serves the Fort Lauderdale area through local pickup by appointment only, offering fresh sourdough bread and specialty select desserts each week.
What makes Moondough Bakery’s sourdough different?
Moondough isn’t a commercial bakery — and that’s intentional. We operate more like a special mission station than a factory. At Moondough, we use our living mother dough to slowly leaven and ferment each batch.
Where is Moondough Bakery located?
Moondough's launching station is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Proudly serving Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and the greater Pompano area.
How can I order from Moondough Bakery?
Orders are placed weekly based on the founder's availability. Pickup details are shared with confirmed orders.
What is Aurora?
The heart of Moondough Bakery is Aurora, our 43-year-old sourdough starter of Nordic heritage. She is fed, maintained, and protected daily, and serves as the foundation of every loaf we bake.
Join Us On This Journey
Moondough is a bakery for the people — because of the people. Every loaf is a thank-you. Every crust carries intention, shaped for those who care about how their bread is made — the time it takes and the hands that guide it. If that sounds like you, we’d be honored to mission-bake for you.
Join us on this journey, and experience bread that’s truly out of this world — crafted to travel far beyond the oven, from our moon table to yours, and back again.
