Est. Bardstown, Kentucky

Every loaf
rises from
patience

Handcrafted sourdough, seasonal pastries, and carefully sourced coffee — made fresh each morning in the heart of Kentucky's historic bourbon country.

100% Sourdough
48h Fermented
Local Ingredients
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Handcrafted Daily
Warm interior of Flour and Oak Bakery with rustic wooden counters
Our Story

Baked slow.
Built different.

Flour and Oak began with a simple conviction: that the best bread can't be rushed. In a town where history is baked into every brick, we chose to honor that pace — letting our sourdough ferment for 48 hours, our pastries fold with intention, and our coffee be sourced with the same care our bourbon neighbors give their barrels.

Located on East Flaget Street in the heart of Bardstown, our bakery is a gathering place for people who believe that what you eat matters. Every loaf carries the mark of hands that know the difference between fast and good.

48 Hours Cold fermentation
for every loaf
Small Batch Baked twice daily
from scratch
The Craft

The difference
is in the details

Sourdough starter being prepared by hand
01

Long Fermentation

Our sourdough ferments for a minimum of 48 hours at cool temperatures. This slow process develops complex flavors, improves digestibility, and creates that signature open crumb — nothing shortcuts allowed.

Artisan flour and grains at Flour and Oak Bakery
02

Local & Whole Grain

We mill our own flour when possible and source from Kentucky and regional mills. Whole grains, heritage wheats, and stone-ground varieties give our bread its depth and nutritional value.

Wood-fired oven at Flour and Oak Bakery
03

Wood-Fired Oven

Our deck oven reaches temperatures that gas ovens can't match, giving every crust its characteristic shatter and every loaf its deep, caramelized color. The flame is part of the flavor.

"The best sourdough I've had outside of Europe. The crust sings, the crumb is alive, and the bourbon loaf is something I drive past town specifically for."
A Bardstown regular
Visit Us

Come
break bread
with us

Address

105c E Flaget St
Bardstown, KY 40004

Hours
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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