A Visit To Mississippi’s Amish Bakery Is Sure To Delight Your Sweet Tooth
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published May 16, 2019
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
When it comes to baked goods, if you want the freshest of the fresh, you can’t go wrong with an Amish bakery. Luckily, we have a great one here in Mississippi. Known as The Dutch Oven, it’s been churning out incredible baked goods for nearly two decades now! But that’s not all. The eatery also serves mouthwatering sandwiches – on homemade bread, of course. Take a look:
This is The Dutch Oven. Opened in 2003, it’s housed in the former Clarksdale Station Depot.
Its location in a former train depot isn’t the only unique aspect of The Dutch Oven, though. There’s also the fact that it’s owned and operated by Mennonites (who, like the Amish, are an Anabaptist sect).
The Mennonite community is often associated with tasty cooking, so it makes sense that The Dutch Oven has garnered a reputation for its fresh fare, especially its baked goods.
As soon as you set foot inside, you’re sure to notice the tantalizing aroma of fresh baked goods – all of which are made from scratch using quality ingredients.
Every part of the pie – from the crust to the filling – is made from scratch. After one bite, you’ll quickly understand why the pie is a customer favorite.
The baked goods alone are reason enough to visit The Dutch Oven, but in case you need some more convincing, there’s also an array of tasty sandwiches, soups, and salads to choose from.
The sandwich menu includes classics, like the club and Reuben, as well as local favorites, like homemade pimento cheese. No matter which you order, it’ll come on fresh baked bread, making for an extra tasty pairing.