Bubbe’s Bakery – Bigger and Better

“This year is going to be different,” said Barbara Holtz, co-chair of the annual Bubbe’s Bakery Sale. 

“We sold out of everything so early last year that we upped our inventory three to four times,” said co-chair Beth Weinberg. “And by request, the bakery is concentrating solely on traditional Jewish baked goods.” 

This year, the annual Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI) Bubbe’s Bake Sale will be held Sunday, November 24th. And while many things will remain the same, the amount of baked goods will definitely be different. 

“We already have 217 containers of Matzo Ball Soup,” said Weinberg.  

“And 160 Babkas, over 100 strudels, and over 100 Challa’s,” Holtz added. “We don’t want to run out like we did last year.” 

Because Bubbe’s Bakery is dedicating their homemade treats to traditional Jewish recipes, you’ll find Macaroons, Cakes, Rugelach, Mandel Bread, Strudel, Kugel, and even Challa rolls. “We took our traditional Challa bread recipe and divided it into rolls,” Weinberg said. “Perfect for a Thanksgiving table!” Another delight is the hamantaschen, a triangle-folded pastry filled with either poppyseed, apricot or plum, typically served during the Jewish holiday of Purim. 

Other treats available for purchase are the perfectly timed Pumpkin  Bagels, Babka, Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls, and more. There is even “Matzo Crack,” a delectable combination of Matzo, caramel, dark chocolate, and pecans. 

The Café tradition also continues. Opening at 9:30 AM, you can get Bagels “with a schmear” and coffee. A little later on,the Caféserves up JCMI’s famous Bingo Kosher hot dogs, chips, and soda. 

“None of this would be possible without our sponsors, Winn Dixie, Empire Bagel, and members of the Temple,” said Holtz.  

This fundraiser benefits the temple and with more inventory, promises to be just as successful as last year. So come treat yourself to homemade goodness at Bubbe’s Bakery and Café Sunday, November 24th, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM at JCMI, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island.