contents 08 10 20 28 36 46 FEATURES 10 20 28 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT THE FUTURE OF BREAD TAKING THE CAKE THE DONUT REVOLUTION These innovative bread bakers across the country are rising to the challenge of bringing great bread back to the tables of millions of customers every day of the week. These leaders in the dynamic cake decorating world, including Buddy Valastro and Ron Ben-Israel, share stories of how they reached the pinnacle of success. Transforming the donut from a breakfast food to an all-day treat is the mission of these innovative donut shops, which have changed the way consumers think about donuts. CAKENOMICS: THE BIRTHDAY ISSUE On any given day, 750,000 Americans celebrate a birthday. Find out how top cake shops and cake decorating experts can help make your sales soar. DEPARTMENTS COVER 08 Profile Introduction 10 Bread Profiles 20 Cake Profiles 28 Donut Profiles 36 Hispanic Profiles It's been eight years since Paula Haney opened Hoosier Mama Pie Co. in Chicago, and she continues to push the envelope for creating the most delicious pies and pastries. Learn the unique story of how she used her diligence and patience to become a force in the pie business. Photo by John Unrein 46 Pastry Profiles Issue No. / 11 06 < NOV 2017 | bakemag.com BUSINESS. ACCURACY. KNOWLEDGE. EXECUTION. twentyfive 2017 RECOGNIZING AMERICA'S MOST PROGRESSIVE BAKERIES AND PASTRY SHOPS Breads * Cakes * Donuts * Hispanic * Pastrieshttp://www.bakemag.com