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Stephanie Dibble has established a cherished home-based baking business, Dibble Dough, during the pandemic in Coronado. With a passion for baking and a commitment to quality, she offers a variety of freshly baked goods, including sourdough and unique flavor creations. Her son, Liam, assists in deliveries, enhancing community connections. Dibble emphasizes baking as a joyful outlet and engages with customers on Instagram, showcasing resilience and creativity through her delightful baked treats.
Coronado, CA – Stephanie Dibble has become a beloved figure in the Coronado community by launching her home-based baking business, Dibble Dough, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially starting as a way to cope with the challenges of the pandemic, Dibble has transformed her passion for baking into a thriving venture, providing freshly baked goods to neighbors and friends.
Dibble, originally from Coronado, was born at Balboa Naval Hospital and returned to the island in 2020. With a background in finance spanning 25 years, she has always had a love for cooking and baking since childhood, crafting her first creations of cupcakes. As a part of her new lifestyle, she enjoys riding her distinctive pink bike around the island and often visits local spots like Sweat Circuit Gym and the Coronado Mahjong Club to connect with the community.
At the heart of Dibble Dough is her sourdough starter, which she has diligently maintained for seven years. The starter requires regular feeding of flour and water, showcasing Dibble’s commitment to the art of bread-making. The sourdough bread offerings from her business start at $10, reflecting both quality and her passion project status. Customers can choose from popular flavors including classic sea salt, rosemary and sea salt, Italian herb, “everything” seasoning, jalapeno and sharp cheddar, a blend of Trader Joe’s unexpected cheddar with Italian herbs, cinnamon (brown) sugar, and kalamata olive combined with rosemary.
In addition to sourdough bread, Dibble Dough provides a variety of other baked goods, such as rye and whole wheat bread, gluten-friendly options, banana bread, pretzel bites, bagels, and sweet treats. Customers can even place special requests, like zucchini bread made with their garden produce. Recently, she has introduced a unique chocolate sourdough starter for a Dutch chocolate, chocolate chip sourdough boule. This innovation demonstrates her creative approach to baking and her willingness to experiment with new recipes.
Deliveries are personally handled by her 12-year-old son, Liam, who also plays a pivotal role in the business by naming it and biking around the community to deliver goods. The frequency of customer orders can vary from weekly to sporadic, depending on cravings, allowing a personal touch to each delivery.
The process of creating the bread is complex and involves a rigorous schedule. Dibble bakes daily, managing a labor-intensive routine that includes feeding her sourdough starter, engaging in bulk fermentation, cold fermentation, and finally, baking. Each loaf is crafted with just three essential ingredients: King Arthur flour, Maldon sea salt, and filtered water, ensuring a wholesome and tasty product. The result is a variety of unique loaves, each reflecting the love and care that goes into the process.
As she continues to bake and deliver joy through her creations, Dibble emphasizes the importance of baking as a joyful creative outlet. Her determination to share happiness through bread exemplifies her commitment to both her craft and her community.
Customers interested in ordering from Dibble Dough can easily place their requests via Instagram at @dibbledough. With her dedication to delivering high-quality baked goods and a passion for engaging with her community, Dibble Dough stands as a testament to resilience and creativity during challenging times.
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- Coronado Times: Dibble Dough’s Delicious Journey
- Wikipedia: Sourdough
- Coronado Times: Coronado Mahjong
- Google Search: Baking Community
- Coronado Times: Coronado Mahjong Club
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baking
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