Slow Dough Bread Co.

Q+A With @chefnickwalker Part 3 I Chicken Melt & @slowdoughbreadco 🥖⁠ ⁠ 🥖 What inspired the creation of the Chicken Melt, and what makes this sandwich stand out from a traditional melt?⁠ We wanted to have a cult classic version of a delicious chicken sandwich. Our whiskey cake version of that is a melt, one for ingredients, grilled flavor, crisp bread, and veggies.⁠ ⁠ 🥖 Can you walk us through the flavor balance of this dish — from the roasted chicken and peppered bacon to the fontina and roasted shallot mayo?⁠ The dish is really an homage to a classic chicken club, elevated in a Whiskey Cake fashion. The vegetables provide a freshness with the creamy avocado. The grilled smoky chicken with the gooey fontina cheese provides that multi-effect on the crisp, light, fantastic sourdough!⁠ ⁠ 🥖 Why was partnering with Slow Dough Bread Co. the right choice for this sandwich? What makes their sourdough special?⁠ We need a strong local bakery that provides us with a solid product. Using incredible ingredients is a priority for us, and we wanted to make sure our partners match that credo. Slow Dough has been a great partner for us, as always. He is able to keep up with our volume, and we look forward to working with him daily.⁠ ⁠ 🥖 How does the sourdough from your local bread partner affect the texture and overall eating experience of the Chicken Melt?⁠ It has a huge effect on the final result. It’s able to absorb any extra moisture from the meat and veggies; there’s a fantastic, crisp texture while being white and fluffy in the center, and it holds up to the weight of that incredibly tall melt!⁠ ⁠ 🥖 What’s one detail or ingredient in this dish that guests might not realize takes extra care or intention?⁠ Honestly, it’s the way in which we build a sandwich. We make sure that we put avocado on one side of the toasted bread and shallot mayo on the other, which provides a massive moisture barrier so the sandwich doesn’t sog out. Veggies are always in the center of the sandwich, with cheese and meat on top, so that gooey effect hits your mouth on the first bite, and you don’t have to search for it in the middle of the sandwich. It truly is an art!

🥖🍺 30 Years, 30 Partners 🎉 As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, we’re shining a spotlight on 30 remarkable community partners across Texas and Louisiana who’ve shared unforgettable stories with us since 1994. Today, we’re honored to feature @slowdoughbreadco ! Bread and beer? A classic duo. 🥨 Slow Dough has been delivering top-notch bread to our Beer Garden and Restaurant for years, and we’re proud to call them friends. Their craft makes every bite at our tables unforgettable, and we’re grateful to have shared so many delicious moments together. Swing by our Beer Garden and try our Fresh Slow Dough Soft Pretzels—we think it’s the perfect way to toast this partnership. 🍻

We're always thrilled to see our handmade pretzels @kingsbierhaus 🥨 Their Beer Pretzel, served with King’s Mustard, is the perfect snack. Want to take it up a notch? Add the Cheddar-Bacon Bier Sauce! 🍺🧀 Customer Highlight: King’s BierHaus is a local favorite that knows how to pair our pretzels with the best flavors. Next time you’re there, don’t forget to try this tasty combo. Cheers to delicious partnerships and even better pretzels! #KingsBierhaus #SlowDoughBreadCo #PretzelLove #HandcraftedBread #BeerPretzel #SupportLocal

A little bit of challah goes a long way! Our best-selling burger bun is made with egg instead of butter. We think it holds condiments and burgers together better than anything else🍔 #challahbungoals #burgerperfection #SlowDoughBreadCo #bungoals #handcrafteddeliciousness #wholesalebread #houstonbread #houstonlocal

What an amazing time we had at this year’s IDDBA expo! 🤩. Big shoutout to everyone who stopped by our booth and talked bread with us. Special thanks to 2020 Exhibits for making our vision come to life —it really stood out! We can’t wait to keep growing and serving your needs 🍞 #slowdoughbread #IDDBA2024 #houston #grbhouston

We're SO excited to exhibit for the first time at this year's IDDBA expo, where we'll meet incredible leaders who make this industry rise! Come meet some of the team who make it all happen and discover how we can become your one-stop shop. As a rapidly growing bakery, we're prepared to meet all your needs! Stop by booth #3921 and see how we can help your business rise to new heights 🍞. #IDDBA2024 #WeAreIDDBA #WhatsInStoreLive #SlowDoughBread

Come join us tomorrow for the 15th anniversary of The Houston Cellar Classic! Spend the afternoon sampling dishes from local restaurants who donate their culinary talents to one of the largest charitable food and wine events in the city. They’ll go head-to-head with each other in a culinary competition to be judged by YOU! 100 percent of net proceeds to Genesys Works Houston, a nonprofit connecting underserved local teens with relevant work experience with Fortune 500 businesses. get tickets at: /

We are LIVE! Visit: To learn all about Slow Dough and what we stand for! Bringing you great service and Darn Good Bread! #tastethedifference #ThisIsTheLoafOfYourLife #MadeByHandDaily

There’s nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh hand-made bread. so from our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

If you’re in the area, stop by @axelradhouston & check out @spicydoghtx booth! Lobster rolls courtesy of yours truly. #FollowTheDough #tastethedifference #darngoodbread

It's Friday! here at Slow Dough were gearing up for the busy weekend. check out our Head Baker scoring the bread before it goes in the oven! #tastethedifference

From Downtown Houston, to the Riverwalk in San Antonio, and to the capital in Austin, Slow Dough is committed to delivering fresh bread with our fleet of dedicated drivers! #DarnGoodBread #tastethedifference