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Our baking and culinary teams are always coming up with something new. Find their amazing recipes here, alongside our latest news announcements, information about our beloved local suppliers and partners, and more stories about what makes Grand Central Bakery a Seattle and Portland favorite
u-bake instructions
Complete instructions for preparing U-bake frozen pies, pie crusts, pizza dough and more.
how to blind bake a pie shell
Keep your crust crisp and flaky by pre-baking it before adding the filling. Follow our step by step instructions to learn how.
Grand Central Bakery Pumpkin Pie Recipe
It’s easy to make our version of the Thanksgiving classic at home with a U-bake Pie Shell.
How to Make Pie Like a pro
Baking school is in session! Learn pro tips and watch our videos for delicious homemade pies.
How to Make Rustic Croutons
Follow our recipe to make delicious homemade croutons from a leftover rustic loaf.
Challah Breakfast Strata
Toasted challah bathed in an eggy custard is the perfect make-ahead brunch dish for any occasion.
ABOUT OUR FLOUR
More than half the flour we purchase comes from regional independent growers and millers who source grain for flavor, baking performance, and rich color.
Bristol Bay Salmon
Make way for Bristol Bay wild sockeye, from the world’s most sustainable salmon fishery in Alaska.
Fund raiser for Immigrant rights
We’re donating 5% of sales to NW Immigrant RIghts Project and Pueblo Unido to protect and advance the rights of immigrants in our community.
OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE-CRUSTED FRUIT PIE
Start with our ready-to-use pie crust and use this recipe to guide you as you bake a a gorgeous fruit pie at home.
Arenth Farm Tomatoes
Sweet, vine-ripened local tomatoes are the secret to the best BLT sandwich in Portland and Seattle.
Summer fruit crumble recipe
Summer’s the perfect time to bake a crumble with fresh berries or any ripe local fruit.
Fresh blueberry pie recipe
Save your best blueberries for this pie, which requires no baking other than the crust.
Welcome back, Jo!
A Grand Central Bakery veteran returns as our new Eastlake cafe manager.
Why we’re breaking up with (IMPORTED) avocados
As a company guided by sustainability and values, we can’t continue to purchase this product.
Cream of Tomato Soup
Use our recipe for delicious Cream of Tomato Soup to warm up on the chilliest Northwest day.
Lil’ Starts Farm
Luke and Lily at Li'l Starts Farm supply kale year-round for salads and a variety of vegetable crops for our kitchen.
Séka Hills Olive Oil
Our house olive oil is smooth, buttery and produced sustainably on ancestral land by an Indian Tribe in California’s Capay Valley.
HOW TO EAT PANETTONE
You don’t need to be Italian to fall in love with Panettone, a delicate Christmas bread that deserves a place on your holiday table.
Cranberry Apple Chutney
Make our classic cranberry-apple chutney for a bright, tangy addition to any sandwich or meal.