Milk Belly Bakery, co-owned by Jason Venters and Maria Belzunce, exemplifies a unique blend of traditional and innovative baking. With a focus on Asian-inspired flavors such as kinako sourdough, the bakery has quickly gained popularity in Santa Barbara, where it was the first Asian bakery. The couple's prior culinary experience in Los Angeles and Napa shines through in their diverse menu, which includes Japanese milk bread and loaves incorporating ingredients like ube and hojicha. Their welcoming atmosphere and commitment to community have made Milk Belly a beloved destination for baked goods lovers.
"We tried out our black sesame kinako sourdough, the purple rice sourdough and some scones... Pretty early on, we started to get a substantial amount of [online] orders, which was promising for us."
"There's even more to choose from behind the kitchen's closed doors... Weâre always looking to innovate within the framework of traditional baking while honoring our roots."
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