The Latest News & Updates
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

Sweet Potato Tarts are here
Don’t miss this fall special featuring warmly spiced sweet potatoes and farm-fresh candied pecans.

Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing
It’s easy (and delicious) to make your own stuffing. This family recipe from our founder starts with good bread and offers lots of ways to make it your own.

Royal Icing Recipe
Decorate shortbread cookies for any holiday with our favorite icing recipe.

HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT Pastries, bread, and rolls
For same day eating, store Grand Central pies at room temperature and refresh in oven before eating. For longer storage of pies, pastries and bread, read our recommendations.

Raspberry Pie Recipe
It’s raspberry season! Celebrate with our recipe for Raspberry Pie made with flaky Grand Central pie dough.

Fund raiser for Equity & Inclusion
On Friday 7/28 we’re donating 10% of sales to The Blueprint Foundation and M.U.S.T., providing support and opportunities to Black urban youth.

Fund raiser for Food & Farms
Meet our two nonprofit partners focused on local food and farm systems, Friends of Family Farmers and HAKI Farmers Collective.
Grand Central Bakery is Coming to Hillsboro
Learn about our new westside Portland location, opening in 2023.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Juicy lemons make a wonderful winter pie, and this one is easy with our U-Bake Crust.
Piper’s Pizza Sauce
A small amount of this intensely flavored pizza sauce is perfect for our U-bake pizza dough.
Sky Valley Farm eggs
Wide open spaces and lots of grass are the secret to those bright beautiful eggs in your breakfast sandwiches.
Bake great bread. Have some fun.
Antonio Bautista leads his swing shift crew by respecting his craft and celebrating fantastic bread.
Donate A Community Loaf
More of our neighbors are facing hunger. Help us get fresh, nutritious whole-wheat bread to local food banks and our community members who need it most.
Classic Leek and Cheese Quiche
Make a classic quiche with spring’s best local ingredients.
5 Fabulous Cookies for the Holidays
These delicious almost-homemade cookies will delight your guests and fit into your busy schedule.
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.